Sharlese Jones , LMFT

Sharlese Jones is a licensed LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California with 18 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with children, teens, and families, guiding them to develop practical skills for managing anger, depression, anxiety, and stress while supporting growth in confidence and self-esteem. Her work includes support for transgender issues and a broad range of relationship and family concerns, as well as challenges related to trauma, grief, addictions, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression.

Her approach emphasizes empowering clients to reconnect with their authentic selves when outside influences, fear, or doubt make that inner guidance hard to access. She values the courage it takes to seek help and aims to create a therapeutic partnership that fosters insight, healing, and lasting change. Sharlese focuses on helping people build tools for emotional regulation, improve intimate and family relationships, and navigate career and identity-related concerns. She celebrates clients' steps toward growth and offers steady support for those ready to explore positive change on their life journey.

Sharlese brings an empathetic, strengths-based perspective to therapy and is committed to helping individuals and families find practical, meaningful ways to move forward.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Sharlese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills and improving relationships. One common strand in her work is skills-based intervention - teaching tools for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms so clients can respond more effectively to everyday challenges and emotional triggers. Another important focus is family-centered therapy, which helps families and couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connection through guided, goal-oriented sessions. She also integrates trauma-informed approaches when addressing trauma and abuse, offering gentle, paced strategies to process difficult experiences and support recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Sharlese collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful, whether the emphasis is on skills, relationships, or trauma work.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.