Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Phillip Jones, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 108732
- NPI
- 1184769101
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Phillip 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
About Phillip
Phillip Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 10 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and anger. He also addresses depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
Phillip focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that cause distress, and testing small changes to see what helps. He aims to reduce overwhelming symptoms and restore clearer thinking about next steps.
In meetings he attends to how daily life pressures affect mood and behavior. That includes work demands, family responsibilities, money worries, and cultural stressors. He also works with concerns tied to military experience, multicultural identity, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
When safety risks or self-harm appear, Phillip addresses those matters directly and practically. He can help people cope with sexual assault and abuse, sex addiction, and problems linked to personality or antisocial features by focusing on what someone can do now to stay safer and more steady.
His style is grounded and goal-focused. New clients are asked to describe what they want to change and what has helped before. From there he and the client map out a simple plan and revise it as progress is made.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Phillip works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Another common method focuses on processing trauma and abuse by helping people tell their story at a manageable pace and build coping strategies for strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. Phillip will talk with the client about their goals, past attempts that helped or didn’t, and day-to-day constraints. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress and feedback come in.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and offer a way to check in during a lunch break or between errands. Some formats use less bandwidth or allow for audio-only check-ins, which can be useful for shorter progress reviews or when video is not convenient. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Phillip works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical conversation and small, testable changes. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems and mapping concrete next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of concerns and populations.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional licensing questions before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the 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