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Deitra Jones

Deitra Jones

LCSW

California

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Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s hard moments

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 138559
NPI
1568892784
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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  • Warm and collaborative
  • Evidence-informed methods
  • Focus on parenting

About Deitra

Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and parenting strain. She supports folks facing trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, and challenges like guilt, shame, or isolation. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, and she emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors where each person is starting from.

With ten years of experience in mental and behavioral health, she brings practical tools for mood disorders, bipolar concerns, and post-traumatic stress. Deitra also has experience addressing compassion fatigue and career-related stress. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and building skills that fit everyday life.

Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered work, and mindfulness-based practices. She mixes these approaches to suit a person’s goals rather than using a single technique for everyone.

Deitra works in California and holds a CA LCSW credential. She communicates in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The initial steps help match priorities and make session planning straightforward.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values and actions that matter. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by anxiety, depression, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to shift mood and coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions or relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences, and then blend methods to fit those priorities. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. Some formats are also helpful when a quick check-in is needed or when being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT exercises to an online setting to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help address?

This therapist supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, grief, relationship and communication problems, and related mood or behavioral concerns.

What is the therapist’s general style in sessions?

Sessions are described as warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are and tailoring work to individual goals.

How much clinical experience does this clinician have?

The therapist has ten years of experience in mental health and behavioral health settings, including substance use treatment.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

The clinician is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy here?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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