Robert Jones, LICSW, LCSW

Robert Jones is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience, holding the credentials LICSW and LCSW. He is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia and has developed deep experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also works with clients facing relationship and family concerns, grief, issues with intimacy and self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue.

He takes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. His practice integrates client-centered methods alongside evidence-based strategies to address coping with life changes, communication and control issues, abandonment and isolation, process and sex addictions, and workplace or career challenges. Robert recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to support clients from the first step onward, adjusting the pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Online Therapy Using Client-Centered, CBT, and Solution-Focused Methods

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on treating the individual with respect and empathy, creating a supportive space where concerns about stress, relationships, grief, or life purpose can be explored and validated. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and mood challenges, offering practical tools to manage symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete goals and small, achievable steps, making it useful for clients seeking focused change on issues like addictions, workplace problems, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Robert collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps shape sessions around what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These formats support ongoing, consistent contact with licensed professionals and allow therapy to proceed in ways that suit individual comfort and logistical needs.