Velma Jones, LCSW
Warm, collaborative therapy for life transitions and relationships
- Trauma informed support
- Culture aware care
- Evidence based skills
About Velma Jones
Velma Jones, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 29 years of experience supporting people through challenging emotional and relational concerns. Her work commonly focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress, offering care that is compassionate and culturally informed.
She brings particular sensitivity to women’s issues, multicultural experiences, and the many transitions that can reshape identity, roles, and well-being over time. Velma helps clients strengthen self-worth, practice healthier communication, and move toward meaningful personal growth, especially when stress, mood shifts, or interpersonal patterns begin to feel overwhelming.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and individualized, with each session shaped around the client’s goals and lived experience. Drawing on evidence-based approaches, she supports clients in building resilience, processing difficult experiences, and reconnecting with inner strengths. Whether someone is navigating workplace challenges, seeking change in relationships, or working through a major life transition, Velma offers steady guidance and professional support throughout the process.
She brings particular sensitivity to women’s issues, multicultural experiences, and the many transitions that can reshape identity, roles, and well-being over time. Velma helps clients strengthen self-worth, practice healthier communication, and move toward meaningful personal growth, especially when stress, mood shifts, or interpersonal patterns begin to feel overwhelming.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and individualized, with each session shaped around the client’s goals and lived experience. Drawing on evidence-based approaches, she supports clients in building resilience, processing difficult experiences, and reconnecting with inner strengths. Whether someone is navigating workplace challenges, seeking change in relationships, or working through a major life transition, Velma offers steady guidance and professional support throughout the process.
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 working with clients in therapy.
Is Velma Jones a licensed therapist?
Yes. Velma Jones is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). 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.
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, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Velma Jones, LCSW, draws from approaches that can be effective in online therapy while still keeping the work personal and grounded in what matters most to the client.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can speak openly, clarify what they want, and feel understood. It is often helpful for life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and relationship stress because it strengthens self-awareness and personal agency.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, then practice new ways of responding. Many people use CBT to build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stressors, including work and interpersonal challenges.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape patterns of connection, communication, and trust. It can be useful for clients who want to understand recurring dynamics in relationships and develop healthier ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Velma works collaboratively with clients to identify a best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to get support that fits real-life schedules and circumstances.