Hello! My name is Virginia Jones, I am a licensed mental health counselor in South Dakota and Iowa. My passion is helping others to live a life that is fully satisfying.
I have worked with clients from 4 to 90 years of age, with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life stage, trauma, and addiction issues - to name a few. I have a background in complex trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, and have gained a deep appreciation for all therapy modalities.
I believe in helping clients by first establishing a caring relationship through positive regard and trust. Past clients say that I am warm and approachable. I have had struggles and know it can be difficult to reach out for help. Let’s work together and see if we are a good fit. I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
SD CSW-PIP 4890
IA LISW 116802
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She is kind and caring. She listens well and helps me better understand myself and what I am going through. We’ve been figuring out tools and coping mechanisms to help me with my daily anxieties. I enjoy her insight!
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m so glad I met Virginia! She listens, gives thoughtful feedback, and has a lot of insightful advice. She’s really helped me reframe a lot of my thinking. I really recommend her!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Virginia provides many resources and coping tools. I’m truly blessed to have found her!
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Virginia has helped me understand myself and put into perspective a lot of concepts and events in life.
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and career difficulties
She is wonderful to talk to like a friend you've not seen in a while. She's good people and I appreciate her alot.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've really feel heard and understood by Virginia. She gives wonderful insight and resources. Virginia is a God send and the universe reinforced our meeting. I strongly recommend Virginia!
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Virginia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching