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Velma Jones, LCSW

Warm, collaborative therapy for life transitions and relationships
  • Trauma informed support
  • Evidence based strategies
  • Multicultural perspective

About Velma Jones

Velma Jones, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 29 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions and complicated life circumstances. Her work commonly focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress, offering compassionate support that is attentive to cultural context and individual identity.

She brings particular insight into women’s concerns, multicultural experiences, and major life transitions, and she helps clients strengthen self-worth, improve communication patterns, and move toward meaningful personal growth. Velma also supports young adults and individuals facing workplace pressures, ongoing stress, mood-related challenges, and interpersonal difficulties that can affect daily functioning and long-term wellbeing.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and thoughtfully tailored to each person’s goals and pace. Drawing on evidence-based methods, she helps clients build resilience, make sense of painful experiences, and reconnect with their own strengths. Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, seeking lasting change, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, Velma offers steady guidance grounded in professional experience and empathy.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Velma Jones have?

Velma Jones has 29 years of experience supporting clients with a wide range of concerns, including stress, mood-related challenges, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Is Velma Jones a licensed therapist?

Yes. Velma Jones is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her license is NY LCSW 073440.

In which languages does Velma Jones provide therapy?

Velma Jones provides therapy in English.

Where is Velma Jones located?

Velma Jones is located in New York.

How can I work with Velma Jones as my therapist?

You can work with Velma Jones through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.

Does Velma Jones work with international clients?

Yes. Velma Jones works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Velma Jones cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Velma Jones integrates structured, research-informed methods with a warm, collaborative style to support concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that keep them going, then practicing practical skills to respond differently. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day overwhelm. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help when feelings run intense or conflict and impulsive reactions feel hard to manage. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can shape current connection, trust, and communication, offering a helpful lens for relationship concerns and recurring interpersonal patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Velma works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has or has not worked before, and choose strategies that fit each person’s needs and preferences, adjusting along the way as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy can make support easier to access and maintain. Clients can connect with Velma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, creating flexible options for busy schedules, travel, or simply choosing the format that feels most comfortable.

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