Kelly Jones
Hi, I’m Kelly! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of NC. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I have been working as an outpatient child/adolescent therapist since 2021. My goal as a therapist is to create an environment that you feel comfortable growing in and allowing you the space to heal. I have experience with treating children/adolescents and young adults (18-25) with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and self-harm. I also have experience working with young adults that are transitioning to/from college. My approach to therapy is warm, inviting, and I love to incorporate humor in sessions when appropriate. I am here to support you through healing and growth!
My approach to therapy is warm, inviting, and I love to incorporate humor in sessions when appropriate.
First session
During our first session, we will spend time reviewing confidentiality, safety, and informed consent. After we are in agreement of these topics, we can move on to the topics that bring you into therapy. I will ask questions based on history/family history, past treatment, symptoms severity/duration. At the end we will have time for questions and discussing future treatment plans!
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider is being able to provide a safe and warm therapeutic environment for client's! Ensuring that my client's feel safe and comfortable is my number one priority. I bring my personality into sessions and when appropriate use playful humor to help clients heal. I have had the opportunity over my years as a therapist to watch many clients heal and confidently move forward to a bright future!
Ideal clients
I love working with middle schoolers, high schooler, and young adults/college students. I fit best with clients who are searching for self-improvement. I enjoy working with clients that are ready to challenge their own symptoms. I strongly believe that you are the expert and my job is to allow the space for you to explore and work towards a better you!
Ongoing work together
Client's will know that they are making progress while working with me when they are confident in their ability to handle day to day stressors and emotions!
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
I believe strongly in using motivational interviewing to assist clients in building confidence in their own abilities! Creating a comforting and affirming space is crucial to make progress in therapy, I create this by using motivation interviewing.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT daily in therapy to assist clients in understanding the connection and power of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I strive to create a space where you feel safe challenging your own thoughts!
Strength-Based
Empowering my clients to find their own inner strength is my goal! I strongly believe that you are the leader in therapy.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am a certified TFCBT therapist, I use TFCBT to address symptoms relating to traumatic events in children ages 11-17. I have experience treating children who struggle with symptoms related to sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, as well as traumatic grief.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I am a strong believer that you are the key to your own treatment. As a team we can work together to achieve your personal goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- North CarolinaLicense C017189