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Alison Jones

Alison Jones, LCSW

Virginia

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Grief and Life Changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Virginia
LCSW, licence 0904017930
Licensed in Tennessee
LCSW, licence 6415
NPI
1306983630
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

These details come from information Alison supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Grief support
  • Career transition
  • Body image

About Alison

Alison Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and Virginia with 13 years of experience. She focuses on grief, self-esteem, career change, coping with life changes, and coaching. Alison speaks English and works from Virginia.

She helps people talk through loss and the everyday fallout of big changes. Sessions often focus on practical steps - making decisions, managing difficult feelings, and rebuilding routines. Conversations aim to clarify goals and identify small actions that move things forward.

Alison draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce overwhelm and increase coping skills. She uses straightforward tools to manage stress, improve communication, and address body image and control issues. Work can include role-play for hard conversations and planning concrete steps for career transitions.

She also supports people dealing with cancer, chronic illness or disability, caregiving stress, fertility concerns, and separation. Additional focus areas include BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, fatherhood issues, and first responder stress. Sessions may address family of origin patterns and communication problems that affect daily life.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Alison helps clients set clear goals, track progress, and adjust strategies when needed. Clients looking for a pragmatic LCSW who combines emotional work with real-world problem solving often find this approach useful.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Alison uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill-building and real-life problem solving. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking and acting; this can reduce worry and improve decision-making during career or life transitions. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on setting clear short-term goals and mapping small steps toward them, which is useful for coaching and managing immediate challenges.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Alison will discuss your goals and preferences and try strategies that fit your situation. Over a few sessions she evaluates what helps and fine-tunes the plan with you rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all method.

Confirm current session formats before booking since none are specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy week. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is limited, others use longer sessions for deeper work. Discussing who you are and what you need helps shape practical options that fit daily life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Virginia, Tennessee

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports grief, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image, fertility concerns, and kink/BDSM topics.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her work is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to build coping skills, improve communication, and set concrete goals. Sessions aim to produce steps you can use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Alison has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults through major life transitions and persistent stressors.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Tennessee and Virginia and practices from Virginia.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.

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