- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Self esteem work
About Waitsell
Waitsell Jones is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also works with issues like guilt and shame, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
Jones keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He encourages people to say what they’re feeling and what they fear without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than clinical jargon.
He aims to create space for honest discussion about hard topics such as abandonment, grief, or relationship strain. That often involves naming the feeling, tracing where it comes from, and testing small changes to daily routines and reactions.
For people carrying guilt or shame, Jones helps identify how those feelings show up in choices and behavior. He works on ways to notice self-critical thoughts and try different responses in real situations. The goal is clearer perspective and fewer automatic reactions.
He also supports people dealing with health-related challenges like chronic pain or illness by focusing on coping skills and communication strategies with loved ones. His approach is steady and practical, intended to help people take manageable steps toward feeling more able to handle their day-to-day concerns.
Approaches for working with guilt, shame, and anxiety online
Waitsell Jones uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach helps people identify and name unhelpful thoughts that fuel guilt and shame, then practice testing those thoughts against real situations. This method is useful when self-critical thinking makes everyday choices feel heavier.Another approach centers on learning and practicing new coping skills for anxiety and stress. That can include breathing and grounding techniques, brief behavioral experiments, and small routine changes to reduce overwhelm. These tools aim to make day-to-day life more manageable while addressing intense moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jones will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He often combines listening, practical skill-teaching, and follow-up tasks so people can see what helps between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that remote appointments let them apply new skills in the moments they arise and then review what happened with their therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and communication problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on naming feelings and trying small changes. The emphasis is on clear steps rather than clinical language.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional work experience in mental health practice. That experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York LMHC and practices out of New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.