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Paul Jones, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Paul is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Paul. View 108 reviews
Great news, Paul is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Wonderful therapist, great listener and very insightful, very encouraging and has help teach me a lot from a clinical standpoint already. My anxiety has decreased greatly with the practices he has had me do.

Reviewed December 2024

Awesome listener, helped me enforce positive thinking and see the truth in my situation. Paul is able to identify problems and suggest solutions.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Paul

  • 7 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Hello:

My name is Paul S. Jones, MSW, LCSW, QP. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of North Carolina. I have worked in the mental health field a total of 5 years after a 21 year career in the US Army; and retiring as an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper. My clinical expertise is with families, young adults, military veterans, and single parents that experience difficulties with parenting, deployment separation, anxiety, stress, trauma and the related hardships of resulting from those issues. My therapeutic approach is a person centered, multi-ecological domain and strengths perspective that can be from a Christian lens if desired. My goal is to assist clients with identifying the etiology of their concerns, and prompt them through developing practical life strategies to overcome stress, conflict, and inter-personal communication. Ultimately the intent will be to establish individual efficacy and sustainability through improved self-esteem, and the facilities to create, implement and accommodate life strategies that promote success.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family problems Impulsivity Infidelity Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Narcissism Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Paul Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396305629.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C011878 · Expires October 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Paul Jones

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

108 reviews

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Wonderful therapist, great listener and very insightful, very encouraging and has help teach me a lot from a clinical standpoint already. My anxiety has decreased greatly with the practices he has had me do.

Reviewed December 2024

Awesome listener, helped me enforce positive thinking and see the truth in my situation. Paul is able to identify problems and suggest solutions.

Reviewed November 2024

He's kind and respectful man with worldly knowledge. This has help me slowly become a more confident person.

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve been meeting with Paul for a couple of weeks now. I feel that he provides great insight and knowledge of life skills. I am gaining more confidence and understanding in my relationships!

Reviewed November 2024

Paul is a great therapist , he helped me work through my grief and made me feel like I was talking to a more educated member of my family. Would refer Paul to friends and family. Love how the app let me choose my style of therapy and a therapist catered to my preferences and my situation. Thank you guys.

Reviewed November 2024

It has been great

Reviewed September 2024

Listens well. Very perceptive.

Reviewed September 2024

I am new to therapy. I’m having great progress in self confidence and happiness levels with Paul Jones as my therapist. He is very helpful and provides great expertise.

Reviewed August 2024

I like the way he listens and always reflects back to your goals. He doesn’t judge or imposes his personal opinions. He is very professional and teaches you tools and techniques to use for everyday life. People have told me I am much calmer and pleasant since I have been seeing Mr Paul. I am more focus and my anxiety is more controlled. I still have some work to do but it’s better. And people around me have noticed a difference.

Reviewed July 2024

Mr Jones is hands down the best!

Reviewed June 2024

Paul is easy to talk to, listens and has awesome resources that are helpful!

Reviewed June 2024

I really enjoy talking to Paul and I’m so glad that he is able to help me through my problems

Reviewed June 2024

I’m not an easy person to help, I know that. Paul has the expertise, demeanor, and manly qualities I appreciate greatly & I’m seeing real changes with the strategies he is teaching me and making progress on my issues for the first time in a long time. I never write recommendations(because my time is too valuable, honestly) but I have to make a rare exception here and strongly recommend that you talk to this man.

Reviewed May 2024

Paul focuses on continual education and tailors his help based on an individual need and basis. Paul is caring and thoughtful and full of knowledge and experience. It's been a pleasure working with him.

Reviewed April 2024

He has helped me to conceptualize my areas of growth and improvement. I’m very grateful for him and his expertise.

Reviewed April 2024

Paul has helped me a lot with cognitive behavioral therapy, slowly but surely I’ve noticed a big change in the way I think. I do catch myself still struggling with certain issues but I would not have been able to take note of these without his help in being self aware, and making my thoughts and actions more intentional rather than reactionary.

Reviewed April 2024

Mr. Jones is the therapist I needed in my life

Reviewed February 2024

Hands-down, one of the best therapist I have had!

Reviewed January 2024

He really understood me and helped me to progress in my healing.

Reviewed January 2024

Paul has been very helpful in providing methods to help me dig deep into myself to find solutions i had been unable to on my own.he encouraged my faith and helped me be a stronger advocate for myself in dealing with my issues

Reviewed March 2022

Mr. Jones has been an incredible Christian therapist. He listens to me well and helps me to see the positive aspect out of every difficult circumstance I am facing. I recommend him!

Reviewed November 2021

Best therapist I could ask for.

Reviewed December 2023

Great listener and offers excellent tools and resources to add to your toolbox

Reviewed November 2023

Paul is insightful, professional, and caring. I appreciate his therapy experience as well as his genuine concern for his patients. He has been a blessing

Reviewed November 2023

Paul is very very professional and I really enjoy our conversations

Reviewed September 2023

Thoughtful, observant, and extremely bright. Very responsive to texts. Couldn’t recommend any higher.

Reviewed September 2023

Great experience, and I recommend betterhelp and Paul Jones to all the military veterans.

Reviewed July 2023

He is very patient and listens and provides applicable advices

Reviewed May 2023

Paul has given me very specific guidance relevant to my concerns in ways that have fundamentally altered my thinking for the better. I appreciate his guidance and would go so far as to say that beyond traditional client-therapist guidance and thinking. I value his guidance the same that I would the guidance of those in my life who I’ve considered the most brilliant individuals I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. It only took a few sessions for me to recognize that this is someone anyone would be truly fortunate to be able to interact with.

Reviewed April 2023

Paul is very good at what he does. I appreciate his insight and management technique.

Reviewed March 2023

Mr. Jones is an excellent therapist. Not only does he provide multiple methods of communication, but he also makes himself available for many different schedules. He provides effective treatment through a diverse toolkit of skills and strategies that you will be able to apply on your own as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with him, and would recommend him to those who really want expert and stellar service.

Reviewed February 2023

Paul provides first rate therapy and counseling

Reviewed January 2023

After seeing Paul for a year I can say he is consistent with responding to me and listens to understand. Great qualities to have in a therapist.

Reviewed January 2023

Great therapist! He's very wise and compassionate. He helped me gain a new perspective on my marriage. He also offered me some strategies which greatly improved my quality of life as someone who suffers from Adult ADD. When we got started several weeks ago, he informed me that "you get out what you put in". As men, we don't often seek help when needed. As a strong advocate of therapy, I highly recommend Prof. Jones.

Reviewed January 2023

Paul Jones has been helping me more each time we have a session. He really cares about my concerns and is extremely knowledgeable about what my needs are. I am so glad he is there for me. I certainly look forward to each session. Thank you (edited)

Reviewed December 2022

Paul Jones is Great!!!

Reviewed December 2022

I was hesitant at first to his approach, but after a few sessions I have seen progress and I look forward to my next appointment

Reviewed December 2022

Mr. Jones is the best at what he does. He knows his stuff. He is compassionate and understanding. I am a better person because of him.

Reviewed November 2022

Paul is so great! Somehow he manages to get so much in, in such a short period of time. He is very supportive and gets to the core of things quickly. I highly recommend Paul . He does this work with reason.

Reviewed November 2022

Very knowledgeable and informative. Will tell you the truth and help you grow as a person.

Reviewed November 2022

My first time in therapy and I’m really happy I was paired with Paul. After three sessions I already feel the improvements in my life.

Reviewed November 2022

Paul is a compassion therapist that uses practical tools to address complex problems. He asks good questions and is a great person. While he is no longer my therapist I would recommend him to people searching for a therapist. My needs have changed and I am stepping back from therapy altogether. I encourage anyone seeking therapy to give Paul a try.

Reviewed November 2022

Paul does a great job of picking up on my concerns/stressos at the time and then diving into them in order to understand how to better deal with them and how to thrive ... great therapist

Reviewed September 2022

Choose someone else.

Reviewed August 2022

I’m having great conversations with my therapist about so many different aspects in my life. Its great to have someone to talk to.

Reviewed August 2022

Paul is respectful and is a good listener. He has helped me in the areas I have requested. He provided resources (worksheets) for issues I was dealing with and they were very helpful. When I asked for more worksheets, he sent them. I refer back to them often. After my sessions with him I feel lighter.

Reviewed August 2022

Absolutely one of the best workers you guys have he gives me advice and tells me nothing but the truth even if it's not what I wanted to hear it's what I NEED to hear I love paul

Reviewed August 2022

Awesome guy. Listens great and responds well

Reviewed July 2022

For what I'm dealing with I needed the honesty that Mr. Jones provides, but I value and appreciate the support and navigation in any decision made after being provided clarity in my situation.

Reviewed July 2022

Paul has been great! Super compassionate and helpful.

Reviewed July 2022

Mr. P Jones has helped me more in 2 sessions than any other therapist so far. He is very flexible with times which is always a plus. I look forward to working more with him to see how much more growth I can accomplish!

Reviewed June 2022

Mr. Jones is a great listener and really understands what I need help with and gives me the tools I need

Reviewed June 2022

He's still doing exceptional!

Reviewed June 2022

He has been amazing helping me through my anxiety and depression. He understands what happened to me in the past and listens which is hard to find.

Reviewed June 2022

Paul is the most amazing person. He has helped me so much. I enjoy having his help threw this time of really hard time.

Reviewed June 2022

Paul really tries different ways to help you get through your day, whether it be breathing techniques, little worksheets to explain thoughts and feelings or just simply taking a few minutes to relax every muscle in your body. He is a great person and therapist. I definitely recommend Paul!

Reviewed June 2022

He is amazing

Reviewed June 2022

Paul has been great at helping me tap into my strengths, get through and reframe anxious and negative thinking, and improve the effectiveness of my communication. He’s been a great help to me and I’d highly recommend him!

Reviewed May 2022

Paul is very good at listening and hearing my issues and has a way for me to handle them.

Reviewed May 2022

Excellent first appointment

Reviewed May 2022

He’s really taking the time to get to understand me as an individual and I appreciate the time he’s taking to help me out. The information is providing is extremely relevant to my situation and I couldn’t be happier.

Reviewed May 2022

Paul is absolutely fantastic

Reviewed May 2022

Paul helped me to reconnect to my authentic self in a way that was not only encouraging but held me accountable to the false self I had created over time.

Reviewed May 2022

Paul is a subject matter experts who does and exceptional job!

Reviewed April 2022

Paul has been helpful in providing me with strategies to help in moments of high anxiety, exercises to do throughout the day to help reduce the severity and frequency of the highly anxious moments and guide me in understanding my triggers and identify my inner dialog that contributes to these feelings. I feel as though I'm healing everyday.

Reviewed April 2022

He is an incredible resource

Reviewed April 2022

Not much other than it was really great working with mr. Paul Jones

Reviewed April 2022

I have enjoyed my time with Paul. He has been of a great help to me in dealing with anxiety. He has been a great sounding board as well. I'm a pastor and he has helped me well from a Christian perspective.

Reviewed March 2022

I immediately felt I found the best therapist for me. Mr. Jones understands my situation and is helping me work through the best steps to regain my confidence, to plan, and to minimize my stress and fears.

Reviewed March 2022

Paul is great!

Reviewed March 2022

My therapy experience has been awesome I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m learning a lot about my self!

Reviewed March 2022

Great so far! Much better than expected.

Reviewed March 2022

Paul is an excellent therapist. He is working with me cognitively and giving me things to work on. He explains things in a more thorough way that gets you thinking and gives you a better understanding of yourself. I highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2022

Honestly I was a bit skeptical of some of his techniques at first but Paul really knows the things he advocates, I highly recommend Paul Jones to anyone with Autism, or depression.

Reviewed March 2022

Mr. Jones was extremely helpful for me. He really helped me work through some deep insecurities from my past that caused a lot of anger and irrational thoughts/behavior. He helped me find great coping skills to better control myself in the future. He’s a great listener and shows you that your feelings are valid while also having many many tools and strategies to help control overwhelming emotions. I would highly recommend him to anyone struggling with those issues!

Reviewed March 2022

Paul has helped me get to a much better frame of mind. I appreciate his patience and the way he frames questions. It is clear that he listens to what I have to say carefully. He has given me the tools to confront my despairing, resentful, and anxious thoughts. He has also taken the time to help me find spiritual solutions and given me different ways to think about things. I can confidently say that with Paul's help, I will be able to live my life in a way that is more fulfilling and accepting.

Reviewed February 2022

Paul listens to my concerns and helps talk through strategies for dealing with life's challenges. I'm thankful that I tried the betterhelp tool and they matched me with Paul.

Reviewed February 2022

Mr. Jones is an amazing therapist and he listens to and responds to all my concerns. I am glad that the Lord lead me to him. He has been a blessing to me. Thanks so much!

Reviewed February 2022

Fantastic therapist

Reviewed February 2022

Great experience and well grounded Therapist

Reviewed February 2022

Mr. Jones has been an exceptional throughout my entire Experience!

Reviewed January 2022

Paul has been like a ray of light in the darkness. His methods are problem solving focused and have helped me come out of a deep depression. He has helped me reframe the way I think about life experiences from negative to positive. He also considers my spiritual beliefs in the process. I am looking forward to learning more from him and applying it to my daily life.

Reviewed January 2022

I came to therapy because I realized that I had hit a point where I needed help processing things from the past that I never really properly looked at that still impact me to this day. Paul has been incredible. Ever session is incredibly positive and his smooth delivery and guidance makes me almost feel as if I’m arriving at these answers myself. I feel comfortable talking to Paul about anything. Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 2022

He's great!

Reviewed January 2022

Have appreciated reference to scriptural references. Also have appreciated good humor and worksheet references

Reviewed January 2022

Paul has been a great resource for me during a difficult time. He has offered me a variety of ways to help alleviate the mental challenges I have faced. he is great at challenging me and supporting me at the same time.

Reviewed December 2021

Paul has been insightful, kind and supportive. He has helped me greatly.

Reviewed November 2021

Both myself and my family (wife and kids) can tell that I am a healthier person than I was before, and I am becoming the person they need me to be and that I need to be.

Reviewed November 2021

After my first session i felt very confident in Mr. Jones’s expertise.

Reviewed November 2021

In our first visit Paul provided me with actionable advice and strategies to combat my anxiety and begin healing my trauma. I look forward to my own progress and learning more from Paul.

Reviewed November 2021

Paul is very well-mannered, patient, a good listener, and gives very thorough advice without seeming judgmental or condescending. I will continue to pursue therapy with Paul and I am happy I was matched with him. I would advise anyone else to work with him.

Reviewed November 2021

He's very smart,nice, caring,he understands

Reviewed November 2021

I am completely satisfied with the therapy Mr. Jones provides. I feel confident and excited about the progress I am making. He has given me several strategies to use for self-control and anger management. I am blessed to have such knowledgeable therapist and I look forward to every session.

Reviewed November 2021

Fantastic listener who takes a proactive approach to recovery.

Reviewed November 2021

Appreciate that Paul was supportive at the outset and offered useful exercise and journal options

Reviewed November 2021

Paul is absolutely fantastic. He has helped me a lot in a short amount of time. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help.

Reviewed September 2021

I have greatly appreciated my sessions with Paul. He has a long history of working with clients and a wealth of expertise. I especially enjoy how he has a vast knowledge of spiritual-based counseling, but he uses it subtly. He waits for my cues and spiritual interests before delving deeper, and I appreciate this. He has been very encouraging and offers excellent tools for stress-management, parenting, and self-affirmation. I would highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2021

Great therapist who knows exactly what to say to help you feel better mentally. He also has great worksheets for improving mental stability and strength. Very positive

Reviewed September 2021

I have only met with Paul twice via videoconference! I was a little unsure of how I would feel doing a video conference or a counselor via the Internet but my daughter who is studying to be a mental health therapist did this for me and I am so happy she has and signed me up because I kept saying oh I’ll do it later I’ll do it later… And we all know how that goes, yeah don’t do it. I am so pleasantly surprised at how much I like Paul and am comfortable with him. Would highly recommend Paul and this service

Reviewed September 2021

Paul has been great to work with. His knowledge of psychological development is amazing. Being that I am of a Christian faith, he uses a balance of psychology and scripture in guiding our discussions. He would be great for anyone of Christian or non-Christian background, as he does not force issues of faith during the conversations.

Reviewed September 2021

After only two sessions I would highly recommend Paul Jones. I feel very comfortable and I appreciate the constructive feedback. Change is not always easy, but with his support, it already feels more manageable.

Reviewed August 2021

He has helped me a lot in the little time I have been in contact with him

Reviewed August 2021

He has been extremely helpful so far. It’s actually me who’s been on the lack side of things. I would recommend him to anyone seeking help in the same way I am.

Reviewed August 2021

A great listener and clear thinker. Very helpful in both a spiritual and practical manner.

Reviewed July 2021

Paul Jones is a great counselor, he is doing a very good job.

Reviewed July 2021

I’ve known Mr. Jones in a short amount of time but he has been a great therapist thus far! I would recommend him to other individuals seeking therapy.

Reviewed July 2021

Paul is a great counselor. He's an active listener and committed to helping you understand how your brain works and responds. He also makes sure you're active in the healing process, with worksheets and discussions of coping strategies for working on your own time. Healing is a full time job and Paul seems committed to helping you strengthen yourself to be successful.

Reviewed July 2021

Easy to talk to. Warm, friendly and inviting. Willing to listen, restate and develop plans in tandem with me.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Paul Jones offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Paul Jones works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Paul Jones speak?

Paul Jones speaks English.

How many years of experience does Paul Jones have?

Paul Jones has 7 years of experience.

Where is Paul Jones licensed to practice?

Paul Jones is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Paul Jones accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Paul Jones does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Paul Jones offer?

Paul Jones offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Paul Jones?

Paul Jones can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Paul Jones?

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