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Samia Jones

Samia Jones, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 128543
NPI
1760931257
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Samia 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
  • Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and depression

About Samia

Samia Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care, attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver strain, and a range of interpersonal and personality-related concerns.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions straightforward. Conversations focus on the immediate problems people bring in. She helps clients identify patterns, learn practical coping skills, and make clear plans for change.

Samia adapts her approach to what each person needs. Sessions include discussion, skills practice, and check-ins on progress. She pays attention to how stress, relationships, and life transitions affect mood and behavior.

She works with concerns around communication, codependency, commitment and control issues, and topics related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Samia also supports people navigating adoption or foster care histories and the effects of trauma or abuse.

Practical matters like daily routines, caregiving responsibilities, and health constraints are part of the work. Clients can expect clear goals, steps for change, and regular reviews of what is working. The first session is used to set priorities and plan the next steps.

BHow sessions work

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Samia works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common technique is skills-based work that teaches specific strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse in manageable ways, using gradual exposure and coping skills so difficult memories feel less overwhelming and daily functioning improves.

Choosing the right approach is part of the first sessions. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and jointly decide which techniques to try. That collaborative planning makes it clearer which methods fit your situation and how to measure progress.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue work while managing caregiving, health, or work commitments. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your daily routine.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as adoption and foster care or caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills, pattern recognition, and clear steps you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

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

Does she see people who speak other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

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

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