Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Velma Jones, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 073440
- NPI
- 1417929969
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Velma 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
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Velma
Velma Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 29 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and career concerns.
She pays attention to life transitions and issues many women face, and she brings experience with multicultural backgrounds into sessions. She helps clients talk through communication problems, intimacy-related concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports people living with bipolar symptoms and those seeking coaching around goals and daily functioning.
Jones uses practical, evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Attachment-Based methods to look at relationship patterns and ties that shape behavior. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices are part of supporting emotional regulation and stress management.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. She helps clients practice new ways of handling conflict and bigger feelings. Work often includes skill building for coping, communication exercises, and planning around life demands such as caregiving or workplace stress.
With long experience, Jones blends practical problem solving and reflective conversation. She commonly supports people facing blended family issues, caregiver stress, dissociation, attachment concerns, and complex mood or co-morbid conditions. Prospective clients in New York or internationally who read English are invited to confirm session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current behavior. Online sessions can use discussion and guided reflection to identify those patterns and try different ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing small behavior changes. In remote sessions this often means setting clear, short exercises to practice between meetings and reviewing results together.
Finding the right approach is part of the early weeks of work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match current goals, practical constraints, and personal preferences rather than assuming one way is best.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the therapist's current online options before booking. People often choose remote work because it can fit into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit around work, caregiving, and other daily responsibilities without promising a specific format.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using conversation and skills practice to address communication, emotion regulation, and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience working with people on mood, relationship, and stress-related issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices with a New York location listed.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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