Rachel Jones , LPC

Rachel Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a broad academic foundation and years of clinical leadership to her therapeutic work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Black Studies and completed a Master of Arts in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The LPC credential indicates a state license to practice professional counseling and provide therapeutic services.

Rachel has 17 years of experience as a mental health professional in a range of roles, including licensed clinician, supervisor, and clinic and regional director. For 13 of those years she has provided direct therapy, working in community-based mental health, career counseling, comprehensive substance use treatment, and services related to domestic and family violence. This breadth of experience informs a practical, trauma-aware approach to care.

She practices in English and uses client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed methods to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, addiction concerns, and related issues. Her schedule includes non-traditional evening hours in Central Standard Time, with availability on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Rachel uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the work; this approach is helpful for people seeking support with self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and general coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies for managing emotional reactivity and can support clients dealing with trauma-related symptoms, stress, and ongoing worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on what the client finds most helpful and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or timing is a challenge, and access therapists who specialize in the issues a client wants to address.