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Preston Jones, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Preston Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor

Preston Jones M. Ed. LPC has accumulated 11 years of experience in the field of clinical counseling and 15 years in the field of education. Upon receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2003 from Lincoln University, Preston gained experience working with at-risk youth in Detention Centers and Residential Facilities including Vision Quest, Pennsylvania Clinical Schools, and Devereux Georgia. During this time, Preston provided interchangeable research-based interventions for youth and students experiencing a wide range of diagnoses and disabilities for the purpose of mental and behavioral rehabilitation.

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Coincidentally, the experience Preston received while working in Detention Centers and Residential Facilities lied a derivative into the counseling world. This encouraged him to pursue two Masters degrees. He received a Masters in School Counseling in 2009 from Wilmington University and a Masters in Special Education in 2013 from the University of West Georgia. Since earning his degree in School Counseling and Special Education, Preston worked as a Community Counselor (Supervised Therapist) with and also concurrently as a Special Education Teacher. Preston gained expertise in clinical modalities, assessments, and directed treatment. He expounded on Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered approaches, and Brief Therapy to treat multiple diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Suicidal Ideations. In 2015, Preston became a School Counselor where he continued his collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Students, Probation Officers, Social Workers, Psychologists, and other team members to provide appropriate school to home interventions. He became licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2018.

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Preston continues to provide interventions and support for the community as a Licensed Professional Counselor with CASE Support Services. He teams up with qualified professionals to assist with the all-around services provided to families. Preston is passionate about his work and eager to help. He prides himself on customer service and receiving the best possible outcomes on the journey with the families he serves in the community and individually.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, ADHD, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

GA LPC LPC010600

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Preston Jones. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Completely felt comfortable talking to Preston from the start! I feel like I have a great, judgemnet-free, space to talk. I cannot express the gratitude for the amount of advice, help, and skills he has shared with me, thank you!!

Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Preston for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Mr. Preston is awesome

Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Preston for 2 weeks

He offers good insight and offers strategies for coping. Also has a sense of humour!

Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Preston for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse

Preston has been wonderful in dealing with my current issues. He is caring, understanding, and I feel like he listens to what Iā€™m saying and reflects instead of trying to control the session. I appreciate his open views and how relieved and comforted I feel after our session.

Written on Mar 17, 2021 after therapy with Preston for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd