- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Family concerns
About Waitsell
Waitsell Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, issues with self-esteem, family concerns, and people coping with life changes. His practice also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, separation and divorce, and questions about life purpose.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens to what matters most and helps people talk through feelings and decisions. He aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking concerns into manageable steps and exploring practical next moves.
In sessions he focuses on identifying patterns that keep clients stuck. That can mean looking at unhelpful thinking, strained communication, or emotional reactions tied to past hurt. He encourages clients to try small changes between meetings and then checks what worked and what did not.
Waitsell presents as direct but approachable, asking clear questions and offering concrete strategies when they fit the problem. He pays attention to how symptoms show up day to day, including panic attacks, mood shifts, or the effects of chronic pain. Conversations can cover relationships, forgiveness, guilt, or sorting values after a major life change.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Waitsell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Cognitive-style approaches involve noticing and testing thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood and trying new responses to see if they feel better. These methods suit problems like panic attacks, persistent worry, and low self-esteem.He also uses strategies that look at patterns in relationships and attachment. That work helps people understand how past hurt shapes current reactions and improves communication around conflict or separation. For chronic pain or long-term health challenges, sessions can include pacing strategies and problem-solving to reduce daily friction.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels practical. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues arise.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to work with a licensed professional from your own neighborhood while focusing on everyday problems like work changes, parenting strain, or recovery after separation.
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, depression, low self-esteem, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, chronic illness or pain, and issues around separation or divorce.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational, asking direct questions and offering practical steps. The work often involves identifying patterns and testing small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes helping people manage mood problems, panic, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.