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Velma Jones, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Concentration, memory and focus (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 and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional 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 always has great advice and anecdotes to help reason through my own experiences. Helps explain why I might be feeling certain feelings or how to have a healthy mindset about topics.

Written on Oct 28, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

An Amazing Person. She’s Terrific. She Understands Me Clearly, Gives Great Feedback. & Makes Me Feel Better After Our Sessions. Big Thanks To Her!

Written on Oct 24, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching

I absolutely adore Ms. Velma. She has played such an important role in my healing journey!

Written on Oct 13, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have been working with Velma for a couple of years now, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about her. She has a way of truly understanding me and knowing what I need, even when I probably don’t want to hear it.

What I appreciate most is the balance she brings to our sessions. She is a real human being, a woman of faith, compassionate and caring, but she also holds firm professional boundaries and isn’t afraid to tell me the truth. In fact, she has a signature phrase: “You’re not going to like this, but…” 😂 And she’s usually right. I may not love hearing it in the moment, but I hear her, I reflect on it, and I know she is saying it because she genuinely wants the best for me.

Velma has never crossed a professional boundary, but she has become such a meaningful mentor and mother-figure in my life—someone I respect, look up to, and trust deeply. And she has become a household name in my life too. 😂 All of my friends and family know exactly who Velma is because whenever they notice a change in me or see me working on myself, they inevitably hear, “Well, Velma says…”
Our sessions are always meaningful, and I am incredibly grateful for the time, wisdom, compassion, faith, and honesty she has given me. She has helped me grow in ways that extend far beyond the hour we spend together.
Finding a therapist you truly connect with is not always easy. I feel incredibly fortunate that I found Velma. She has made a lasting difference in my life, and I am so appreciative of her.

Written on Sep 16, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very easy to open up to very comfortable person gives lots of good advice

Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

She's amazing. A gift from God. She helped save my life. She's an angel. Professional, wise, knowledgeable, kind, funny and a good Godly woman.

Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Velma for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd