Mary Jones
The most common struggles of the people I work with include difficulty managing emotions, problems with self-image, concerns about relationships, struggles with decision making, gray-area substance use, and anger outbursts. The other mindfulness practices can help with managing anxiety, impulsivity, and intrusive thoughts.
I am just here to provide a space that day-to-day life doesn't always give people access to - time, space, and support to talk about, sit with, and ask questions about tough situations.
As your recovery evolves in stages, your treatment will too. We, as people, aren’t one-dimensional. Your treatment won’t be either.
First session
As the expert, you set the pace of our work and what information about yourself that you bring to it. I provide non-judgmental observations and support with practicing what you identify as helpful.
Strengths
I work to provide a safe space for you to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I am not here to tell you what is broken or what needs fixed. I am just here to provide a space that day-to-day life doesn't always give people access to - time, space, and support to talk about, sit with, and ask questions about tough situations.
Ideal clients
One request I may ask of clients when we work together is that labels like “right” or “wrong” are strongly discouraged in sessions. I believe clients are the experts in themselves and I provide a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. Letting go of those labels in session is an important part of creating that safe space.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Used to identify patterns in behavior and balances need for acceptance of emotions with need for change in patterns that are no longer worked
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Explores relationships with emotions rather than making judgements about emotions and behavior. Uses values to guide changes in behavior rather than negative judgments on behavior.
Psychoanalytic
Identifies barriers to change by exploring how past experiences may influence current perspectives
Location
Virtual sessions