Jennifer Stanton Jones

I believe therapy is a collaborative space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may be affecting your life.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, individuals, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges. My work has also given me the opportunity to support clients who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to express what they are experiencing.

I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine compassion into my work. I also believe that therapy can be both supportive and practical. Sometimes you need a safe place to process what you're going through, and sometimes you need help understanding patterns, developing new skills, or figuring out what comes next.

Most importantly, I want you to feel like you can be yourself in the therapy room. You don't have to have the "right" words, know exactly what you need, or have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can work through that together.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, relational, and individualized. I don't believe there is one approach that works for everyone, so I take the time to understand you as a whole person—including your experiences, relationships, strengths, challenges, and the environment around you.

I draw from evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, trauma-informed, and family-systems perspectives. Depending on what you need, therapy may involve exploring patterns of thinking, learning ways to regulate difficult emotions, processing past experiences, improving communication and relationships, or developing greater confidence in yourself and your decisions.

I also believe that understanding why something is happening can be just as important as learning what to do about it. Together, we may explore where certain patterns came from, how they are showing up in your life today, and what you would like to do differently moving forward.

My goal isn't to tell you who you should be. It is to help you better understand yourself, feel more connected to your emotions and needs, and develop the tools and confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and meaningful to you.

Therapy should feel like a partnership. You bring your experiences and perspective, and I bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and a space where we can work through things together.

What Can You Expect in Your First Session?

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brings you to therapy.

We'll talk about what has been going on in your life, what you're hoping will change, and what you would like support with. I may ask questions about your current experiences, relationships, stressors, and your history so I can better understand the bigger picture.

You don't need to come in with everything figured out. You don't need to know exactly what your goals are, and you don't have to share anything you're not ready to discuss.

We'll also talk about what therapy can look like moving forward and begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.

Most importantly, I want your first session to feel comfortable and judgment-free. Finding the right therapist is a personal decision, and part of our first session is determining whether you feel that we are a good fit.