- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Alana
Alana Jones is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, and trauma. She draws on a decade of experience to help parents and individuals manage everyday overwhelm and make practical changes. Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on listening and building trust.
She uses a client-centered stance that puts each person in charge of their goals.
Background and approach
Sessions often begin with identifying strengths and small steps that can fit into a busy life. Alana blends approaches to match what a person needs rather than following a single method. Parents often seek her out for help with behavior strategies, managing caregiver stress, and navigating adoption or foster care challenges.
She also supports people coping with grief, addiction, life changes, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Conversations are practical and goal-focused, with tools to use between sessions. EMDR and trauma-informed methods are part of her toolkit for people processing past abuse or intense memories.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and emotionally-focused work to improve close relationships. These methods are woven into a plan that reflects each person’s pace. Alana values collaboration and adjustment as progress unfolds.
She aims to be an ally who listens, validates, and helps people make choices that improve day-to-day functioning. Her practice centers on real-world strategies parents can try right away.
What Alana works with
Everything Alana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Alana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Alana lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and emotional bonds. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more stable connections over time. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting a person where they are; the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities to build trust and agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and help people fit care into busy parenting lives.
Questions people ask about Alana
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, parenting, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related issues like adoption and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on strengths and practical steps. She adapts methods to match what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with people facing trauma, family challenges, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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