Samuel Jones (he/his/him)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I help people identify and make the changes that lead to meaning and satisfaction in their lives and relationships.

Clinical Social Worker in Athens, GA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I enjoy helping clients navigate life transitions and relationship issues, as well as manage and cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, various forms of trauma and stress. I am particularly passionate about helping men and recognize the ways that mental and emotional health issues can look different in men. As a Black man, I am committed to addressing the unique experiences of and challenges that face BIPOC men.

My Background and Approach

My work is based on AEDP Psychotherapy (formally known as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). The AEDP Institute (aedpinstitute.org) describes AEDP Psychotherapy as “an experiential model that seeks to alleviate patients’ psychological suffering by helping them process the overwhelming emotions associated with trauma in a way that facilitates corrective emotional and relational experiences that mobilize positive changes in our neuroplastic brains.” The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (iceeft.com/) describes Emotionally Focused Therapy as a “form of therapy that helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others.” Both therapies emphasize the importance of our relationships with others and use the power of corrective experiences with our emotions to fuel growth and healing. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as needed.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that you are the expert on your life, and my role is to provide encouragement, support and guidance on your journey of growth. I also believe that humans are wired for connection and that profound and lasting healing comes from satisfying this essential need.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Veterans/Military Service
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Kaiser
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR - United Medical Resources
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Rate: $150 - 160/session

Info

Email Samuel
1 Huntington Road
Suite 703
Athens, GA 30606

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