Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Deitra Jones, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 138559
- NPI
- 1568892784
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Deitra 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
- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT and mindfulness
- Substance use experience
About Deitra
Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and grief. She also supports those coping with parenting strains, career pressure, relationship conflicts, and major life changes.
Her background includes work in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment. That experience informs practical strategies for managing mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue, isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. Methods listed include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness-based techniques. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are also part of her toolkit.
Deitra’s style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps people set realistic goals, and practices skills in session that can be used day to day. She also brings experience with substance use treatment and reentry challenges for justice-involved individuals.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in California. Cost varies with location and is delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on values-based action. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for strong emotional reactions and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues that matter most, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps identify which techniques feel most useful in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. They also allow practicing skills in real-world settings and bring therapeutic tools into day-to-day routines. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, homework, and in-session exercises to work well in a remote format.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting and career concerns, and related mood and relational issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward approach and practices skills in session. Methods include ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers