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Denise J. Jones, PhD Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) National Certified Counselor (NCC) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)

Licensed in VA for in-person and virtual therapy

Licensed in GA for virtual therapy

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Therapy for children, adolescents and adults.

Whether you or your child is struggling with anxiety, coping with the effects of trauma, navigating ADHD, cognitive differences or neurodiversity, emotional and behavioral issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, overwhelming stress, major life transitions, counseling can provide a supportive space to develop more positive skills that can improve emotional well being.

Some people will mask emotions or internalize them which can lead to burnout and exhaustion. This can happen to children, adolescents and adults. If you’ve ever been worried about how others perceive you, feel alone, unheard or are compartmentalizing your emotions and experiences, you are not alone. I’m glad you’re here!

  • Provides in-person and virtual therapy services, located in Chesterfield, VA

  • Provides virtual therapy services in Georgia

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Areas of expertise include:‍ ‍

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression

  • Cognitive differences

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

  • Grief

  • LGBTQIA+ Therapy

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Parental separation and divorce

  • Self-harm and suicidal ideation

  • Stress and Anger Management

Denise is committed to a compassionate, individualized, and strengths-based approach to counseling for children, adolescents and adults. She believes that understanding the whole person—not simply a diagnosis or presenting challenge—is essential to providing meaningful support. Her goal is to create a safe and respectful environment where individuals, regardless of their age feel heard, understood, and empowered while developing skills that promote emotional well-being, personal growth, and improved quality of life. Therapeutic approaches may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma Based Interventions (TBI)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Behavior Modification

  • Person Centered

  • Strength Based Interventions

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Denise is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) who has provided direct services to children, adolescents and adults across various settings. Prior to becoming an LPC, Denise was an Elementary School Counselor and a Student Support Specialist for Special Education Services.

Her experience in school settings, residential mental health treatment, in-home ABA therapies, ABA clinic based therapies and outpatient counseling has allowed her to work with diverse populations with various diagnoses and life struggles. One area of expertise has included supporting individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families.

Denise J. Jones earned her:

  • Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Human Services Counseling from Capella University

  • Certificate of Advanced Study in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University

  • Master of Education in School Counseling from Lynchburg College

  • Bachelor of Science Degree (Major: Anthropology: Minor: Government) from Sweet Briar College

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