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Carla Jones, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and ADHD
About Carla
Carla Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to address symptoms and everyday problems. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying new ways of responding. Carla draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and on Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical steps forward.
Carla earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and has run her own practice since 2008. That practice included work with individuals, couples, children, and families on issues such as parenting, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma.
In sessions she works with people to manage emotions, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop clearer routines and plans. She uses concrete exercises, thought records, behavioral experiments, and brief goal-setting to make progress between visits.
Carla encourages a direct, collaborative approach. She asks about what is most pressing, sets short-term goals, and checks results regularly. This profile explains how she uses CBT and solution-focused tools and how to begin a first session.
How Carla uses CBT and solution-focused methods online
Carla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT work often includes simple exercises such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which focuses on small, practical steps you can take now. This approach emphasizes noticing what is working, defining concrete goals, and trying brief changes that build momentum for larger improvements.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Carla works collaboratively to identify goals, test methods, and adjust strategies based on what helps. She checks progress regularly and adapts tools to the client’s needs and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to be on camera for every visit. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match sessions to your daily routine.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, bipolar issues, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and behaviors, testing new responses, and setting achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of clinical experience and has run a private practice since 2008 after earning a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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