Carla Jones , LCSW

Carla Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who combines formal training and many years of clinical experience to support individuals, couples, children, and families. She holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and has maintained a private practice since 2008, working with concerns such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, parenting and family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life transitions.

She draws on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and move toward practical, achievable goals. Sessions are individualized to address each person’s unique needs, with an emphasis on symptom management, emotional regulation, and reshaping thought patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Recognizing that seeking counseling can feel challenging, she aims to create a respectful and supportive space to explore goals and challenges. She encourages clients to view therapy as a collaborative process and works alongside them to pursue meaningful change. She looks forward to working with people who are ready to take steps toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Therapy Methods and Online Sessions

Carla Jones uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide her online work. CBT involves examining and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties; it emphasizes practical skills and coping strategies that clients can apply between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on strengths, resources, and small, concrete steps that help clients navigate life changes, relationship challenges, and everyday obstacles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor the plan, adjusting techniques as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to continue care during transitions, and to access licensed professionals from a distance while maintaining continuity of treatment.