Rachel Jones , LPC

Rachel Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a licensed mental health professional who provides counseling and therapeutic support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a minor in Black Studies, and a Master of Arts in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Rachel brings a broad background in behavioral health, describing 17 years of experience as a qualified mental health professional across roles such as licensed clinician, supervisor, and clinic and regional director, and has provided direct therapy services for 13 of those years.

Her clinical experience spans community-based mental health, career counseling, comprehensive substance use treatment, and services related to domestic and family violence. An English-speaking provider, Rachel uses a client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach to work with people seeking support. She structures clinical hours outside traditional daytime schedules, offering evening appointments in Central Standard Time to accommodate clients with nontraditional availability. Current evening clinic hours are Mondays 5-10pm and Wednesdays 5-10pm.

Throughout her career she has combined leadership and frontline therapeutic work to support individuals navigating complex life challenges, and she emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach when engaging with clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel Jones integrates several evidence-based methods into her practice to support clients through online care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work - it is useful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies to reduce reactivity and increase coping, which can be helpful for stress, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals involved in care to tailor techniques to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences so the plan feels practical and relevant. Adjustments are made over time based on what is most effective for the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. These options support consistent access to therapists and make it simpler for people to engage with treatment from where they are most comfortable.