- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Deitra
Deitra Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, and issues such as guilt and shame.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. Sessions involve talking through patterns, learning skills to manage difficult feelings, and setting practical steps to try between meetings.
Deitra has experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment, and she has worked with people navigating co-occurring conditions and reentry after justice involvement. That background informs practical approaches to relapse prevention, coping with triggers, and rebuilding routines.
When guilt or shame is present, she focuses on understanding how those feelings affect daily choices and relationships. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice new behavioral responses, and make space for self-kindness alongside accountability.
Deitra works in English and is based in California. International clients are not accepted. To begin, a simple matching questionnaire and scheduling step starts the process, followed by an initial session to set goals and plan ongoing work.
How Therapeutic Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose values-driven actions despite them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It provides concrete exercises for mood, anxiety, and addictive patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deitra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining mindfulness skills with CBT exercises or using ACT to clarify values before practicing new behaviors. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove commute time so therapy can be scheduled around work or family commitments. If someone prefers one style of session over another, that preference can be discussed during the initial matching and scheduling steps to help structure ongoing care.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She works to identify how those feelings show up in thoughts and behavior, then uses skills from CBT and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of experience in mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment, including work with co-occurring conditions and reentry after justice involvement.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.