Mel Jones, They/Them

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Stuck? I can help you figure out ways to get going again. Maybe some changes are needed, new coping skills, or new ways of thinking. I will work with you so you can determine what’s important and how to move forward with the changes.

I focus on life transitions including relationship changes, sexual orientation, gender, and professional and career changes. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. These can be present or more visible when we’re going through changes in our lives. 

I’m committed to helping you move forward with your life, and to gain an understanding of who you are and how that affects your feelings and actions. I will work to understand your perspective, your world, and to acknowledge the unique challenges you face. As a member of the queer community and one who has experienced both personal and career transitions, I feel that gives me a unique viewpoint to help you navigate your own transition.

When collaborating with clients, I tend to start with steps that can provide relief for whatever thoughts and feelings that are interfering with their daily lives. From there, time is spent exploring personal issues including the effects of someone’s personal beliefs and their environment. My theoretical base typically involves person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and somatic work.