You deserve to be your best friend.
A little about me…
Hi! I'm Kristina Jones, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults who have experienced some pretty tough shit in their childhood and beyond. I want to help you stop feeling so exhausted and drained by life. Together, we will move toward understanding the real you and those around you.
But why work with me?
As a Latina and an adult-diagnosed autistic and ADHDer, I know what it's like to feel like an outsider. My struggles empowered me to identify with other people’s needs.
I always wanted to understand the puzzle of people, so I made it my ultimate special interest. Now I get to help others figure out their path in a way that is true to them. Without the judgement and expectations I so often felt were put on me throughout life.
My life experiences led me to become the therapist I am today.
As a therapist, I believe:
in decolonizing the therapy space as much as possible. I am not some fancy expert on you. YOU are the expert on you.
self-determination/self-diagnosis of neurotype is valid. Nobody knows your experiences like you do.
marginalized voices should always be at the forefront of any movement, mental health included. My practice strives to be an anti-oppressive space.
My professional background
The boring, official stuff: I received my bachelor of arts degree in psychology from New York University and my masters degree in forensic mental health counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I hold a license in mental health counseling in the state of New York. I am also Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems therapy. I use an eclectic model of therapy, drawing from many different modalities I’ve learned over the past decade plus in private practice.
The stuff that actually says something about me: my externship was working with incarcerated folks at Rikers Island and my first job was helping families in the foster care system. Through those experiences, I learned more about equity, community, and true social justice than I ever could have in any classroom. My commitment will always be to the well-being of those I serve, including my clients and my community.
Let’s discover how I can help.
Start feeling like yourself again. Schedule your free phone or video consultation by clicking below or emailing me directly at contact@kristinajoneslmhc.com.