Carla Jones , LCSW

Carla Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 26 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and holds the LCSW credential, which identifies her as a clinician trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy and social work services.

Since 2008 she has operated her own practice, working with individuals, couples, children, and families. Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She brings a broad background to complex life situations and developmental struggles alike.

Her work is guided by cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, and each session is tailored to meet a person’s unique needs. She emphasizes practical strategies to help people manage symptoms, regulate emotions, and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. Carla recognizes that seeking counseling can be a difficult step and honors that decision to pursue well-being. She aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals and work toward meaningful change, and she looks forward to connecting with prospective clients.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Carla Jones uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy as core methods in her practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths, practical solutions, and small goal-oriented steps to create forward momentum when facing relationship, parenting, or life transition challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape personalized sessions that emphasize skill-building and measurable progress.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or location constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments around other commitments, and access licensed professionals from different places while focusing on practical, goal-driven work.