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Deitra Jones

Deitra Jones

LCSW

Therapist · California · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical help for anger and stress

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  • Ten years experience
  • Focus on action
  • Values-based care

About Deitra

Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage anger alongside related concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and grief. She greets clients with a warm, down-to-earth approach and focuses on practical steps to feel better. Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, aiming to make change feel possible even when life is overwhelming.

With ten years in mental health and behavioral health settings, Deitra brings experience working with substance use and co-occurring disorders. She has also supported people facing trauma, PTSD, and challenges linked to justice involvement and reentry. She uses that background to help clients develop clearer goals and steady coping strategies.

Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Deitra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and action, and Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. She also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are weighing change related to substance use.

Her work emphasizes small, achievable shifts rather than quick fixes. Clients learn practical tools to handle intense emotions, communicate more clearly, and rebuild self-trust. Deitra aims to balance challenge with compassion so progress feels sustainable.

People who want a respectful, action-oriented therapist may find her approach helpful. To begin, she asks people to be honest about goals and to take therapy at a pace that fits their life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for managing anger, motivation, and life transitions by shifting focus from fighting feelings to building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and anger to change patterns that keep problems active. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help people pause before acting on strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, preferences, and pace. That might mean mixing ACT with CBT tools, adding mindfulness exercises, or using Motivational Interviewing for changes around substance use.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow check-ins during breaks. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between sessions to practice new skills in everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 138559
NPI
1568892784

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues like grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal goals rather than academic language.

What is her clinical background?

She has ten years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment, including work with trauma and reentry challenges.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether sessions are online, in-person, or by phone.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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