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Velma Jones, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - Mood and relationship work
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Attachment focus
- Stress and trauma
About Velma
Velma Jones is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New York with 29 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress-related problems.
She focuses on practical skills that help people manage mood and behavior day to day. Sessions often involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and practicing new ways of communicating. Velma pays attention to life transitions, workplace pressures, and challenges that arise around parenting and caregiving.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods. She uses those approaches to help people improve communication, set boundaries, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when they fit the client's goals.
Velma has worked with concerns across a broad range, including ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood issues, and aging or caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, and coping after disasters. Her practice includes helping with career decisions, self-esteem, and intimacy-related topics.
Sessions are practical and structured, with collaborative planning and clear steps to try between meetings. Prospective clients can expect straightforward talk about specific patterns and doable skills to test in real situations. To begin, people use the site's matching process and schedule a first session through the online options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Velma commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought and behavior, test new responses, and build practical coping skills. CBT sessions online can focus on short exercises, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments that are easy to try between meetings.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations. That approach helps when relationship patterns, intimacy issues, or caregiver stress are part of the problem. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep discussions focused on the person's goals and preferences, with the therapist following the client's concerns and pacing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Velma will discuss which methods fit best given the client's goals, symptoms, and daily life. She and the client decide together what to try first and how to measure progress in practical ways.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical features help people maintain continuity and try skills in the settings where problems occur.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues, plus stress, parenting and caregiver concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and to practice alternatives through homework and in-session exercises.
What is her background and experience?
She has 29 years of clinical experience as an LCSW working with a wide range of mood, trauma and interpersonal concerns.
Where is her practice located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in New York and holds the credential LCSW in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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