Velma Jones, LCSW
LCSW supporting trauma recovery and relationships
- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Stress and life transitions
About Velma Jones
Velma Jones is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, bringing a compassionate and culturally informed perspective to each case.
Her practice emphasizes women's issues, life transitions, and multicultural experiences, with particular skill supporting young adults and individuals facing workplace stress or mood disorders. Velma works to help people develop self-love, strengthen communication, and pursue meaningful personal growth through practical, evidence-informed methods.
Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique journey. She draws on research-backed approaches to build resilience, help clients process difficult experiences, and uncover inner strengths. Whether addressing anxiety, seeking transformation, or moving through life changes, Velma provides steady professional support combined with empathy and respect.
Clients benefit from a practitioner who blends clinical expertise with a human-centered approach, prioritizing understanding and skill-building so individuals can navigate interpersonal challenges and move toward clearer goals.
Her practice emphasizes women's issues, life transitions, and multicultural experiences, with particular skill supporting young adults and individuals facing workplace stress or mood disorders. Velma works to help people develop self-love, strengthen communication, and pursue meaningful personal growth through practical, evidence-informed methods.
Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique journey. She draws on research-backed approaches to build resilience, help clients process difficult experiences, and uncover inner strengths. Whether addressing anxiety, seeking transformation, or moving through life changes, Velma provides steady professional support combined with empathy and respect.
Clients benefit from a practitioner who blends clinical expertise with a human-centered approach, prioritizing understanding and skill-building so individuals can navigate interpersonal challenges and move toward clearer goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Velma Jones have?
Velma Jones has 29 years of 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?
Velma Jones provides therapy in English.
Where is Velma Jones located?
Velma Jones is located in New York.
How can I work with Velma Jones as my therapist?
Clients 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 the client’s 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. One can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapy and Emotional Growth
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people understand patterns in intimacy, trust, and attachment, making it useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and grief related to relational loss.
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach supports individuals working through life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and the search for clearer goals by fostering a safe space for exploration.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Velma works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals when appropriate to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access support from a licensed therapist from different locations.