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Velma Jones, LCSW

  • Experience29 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Velma

Velma Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional landscapes. She centers her work on depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges, bringing culturally informed care and a strong understanding of women's issues and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes building self-love, improving communication, and supporting personal growth. Velma is particularly skilled in working with young adults and professionals who face workplace stress, mood disorders, or interpersonal difficulties.

She adapts her approach to each client's situation and goals. Velma's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and individualized.

She draws on evidence-based methods to help clients develop resilience, process difficult experiences, and uncover inner strengths. Whether someone is managing anxiety, pursuing personal transformation, or navigating a life transition, Velma offers steady professional support and empathetic guidance.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Velma Jones brings together several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients improve connection, trust, and emotional safety in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths; the therapist offers empathy and support while helping clients clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Velma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, continue therapy during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Velma Jones have?
Velma Jones has 29 years of professional experience.
Is Velma Jones a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: NY LCSW 073440.
In which languages does Velma Jones provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Velma Jones located?
Velma Jones is located in New York.
How can I work with Velma Jones as my therapist?
You can work with Velma Jones through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Velma Jones work with international clients?
Yes, Velma Jones works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Velma Jones cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Velma can help with

Velma Jones works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD.

Velma works with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges.

How Velma approaches therapy

Velma's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Velma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 29 years of clinical experience.