“For whatever it’s worth; it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
MEET YOUR therapist
Amber Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PPSC
I am an African American female Licensed Clinical Social Worker that resides and works in Los Angeles. I have experience working with clients with issues such as: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, divorce, grief and loss, ODD, ADHD, autism, sexual and physical abuse, crisis, childhood trauma, career challenges, life event changes, social skills, and self-esteem.
My specialty is working with adolescents and women of color specifically due to my professional background and personal experiences which I use to guide my practice. I am an expert in helping adolescents navigate the difficulties and challenges that come with transitioning into adulthood such as: identity formation, sexuality, family issues, peer pressure, and developing short- and long-term career goals. As a woman of color, I also have a special ability to connect, guide and support women struggling with various interpersonal and intrapersonal issues i.e., self-esteem, termination of a relationship, communication skills, career changes, sexism, intimate partner conflict or life’s obstacles due to micro aggressions and institutional racism may affect them in various aspects of their daily lives.
qualifications
In practice for 6 years
California State Long Beach, MSW
Top Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transition
Mood Disorders
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Thinking Disorders
Women’s Issues
My Approach
My approach to therapy combines Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic/Person Centered counseling with a socially/ culturally competent and Trauma -Informed lens to help the client not only recognize their strengths, but also utilize existing support systems, develop new coping skills, effectively respond to crisis and empower the client/family/couple to recognize the solution to their problem already exist inside themselves. I am also a EMDR trained clinician.
My personal mantra in counseling is “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale.
I look forward to working with you.