Ricky Jones

Ricky Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a focus on helping people find steadier ground. He brings 34 years of hands-on experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and depression. He aims to listen first and then shape a plan that fits the person in front of him.

He meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He tailors the pace and topics to what each person needs and prefers.

Ricky uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. For trauma-related concerns he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing strategies in session.

He includes practical tools such as mindfulness practices and communication skill-building when they fit the goals. The work often mixes learning new coping skills with talking through difficult experiences and strengthening day-to-day routines.

People who come in feeling overwhelmed by anger, loss, relationship problems, addiction, or life transitions will find a steady, experienced guide. Ricky focuses on clear steps and shared decision-making to help people move toward more manageable days.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Ricky uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that worsen stress and anxiety, then practice different responses. CBT often focuses on short-term strategies and homework to change unhelpful habits. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills that teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication for tense moments.

For trauma-related concerns he may use elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to process painful memories alongside stabilizing skills. Each approach is described in simple terms and tied to clear goals so a person knows what to expect.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats Ricky currently offers before booking, as format details are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to schedule. It can also let people practice skills in the contexts where they need them most, with guidance from a licensed professional.