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Velma Jones, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression ADHD
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About me

As a licensed therapist with nearly three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges with compassionate, culturally-informed care.

I bring a deep understanding of women's issues, life transitions, and multicultural experiences to my therapeutic approach. My work focuses on helping clients develop self-love, improve communication, and navigate personal growth. I'm particularly skilled in supporting young adults, addressing workplace challenges, and working with individuals experiencing stress, mood disorders, and interpersonal difficulties.

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique journey. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients build resilience, process challenging experiences, and discover their inner strength. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, seeking personal transformation, or working through life transitions, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

Professional experience

29 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: 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

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License information

NY LCSW 073440

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Velma 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.

Velma is the real deal! She listens intently, understands and respects people, and doesn’t waste time or beat around the bush. I requested a more blunt, straight forward style of therapy and she has given it to me still with compassion and empathy. She has helped me understand myself and my thought process and the root of so many issues that other therapists have failed to even scratch the surface of. Can not recommend her enough

Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Very patient and attentive . She cares and loves what she does and it shows

Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Working with Velma helped me understand my ADHD and the self-sabotage that was holding me back.
She’s given me concrete tools and guidance to master how I operate day to day.
I’ve made real, lasting progress because of her support. Thank you Velma!

Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 5 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching

Grateful that I have someone that believes in me.

Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compa

Velma is a stellar therapist. She listens compassionately and response with encouragement and education. She will ask questions when needed and just listen other times. She understands the balance. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Oct 19, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Velma listens carefully before formulating responses, and makes sure that I have time to completely absorb what she says before having to respond myself.

I appreciate how supportive and constructive she is, as well as honest.

Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes