Rachel Jones, LPC

Rachel Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines advanced training and extensive field experience to support individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and related concerns. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Black Studies and a Master’s degree in Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her LPC credential identifies her as a licensed counselor qualified to provide clinical services and therapeutic support.

Across a 17-year career in mental health, Rachel has worked in roles that include licensed clinician, supervisor, and clinic and regional director. She has provided direct therapy services for 13 of those years, serving in community-based mental health, career counseling, comprehensive substance use treatment, and domestic and family violence programs. Her work also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue, addictions, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, LGBT concerns, career coaching, and multicultural and adoption-related matters.

Rachel practices with a client-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed orientation, tailoring care to each person’s history and goals. She offers non-traditional evening hours in Central Standard Time to accommodate varied schedules, with clinic availability on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. She provides services in English and does not currently accept international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel Jones draws on established therapeutic approaches to guide online work in practical, collaborative ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective leads the process; it helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and stronger decision-making around relationships, parenting, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with trauma triggers. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness skills that support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and address symptoms of stress and burnout such as compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Rachel works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to promote practical progress.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and schedule sessions during evening hours when needed.