- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Rolanda
Rolanda Jones is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 17 years of professional experience. She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C, and she focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns. She speaks English and brings a calm, practical manner to sessions.
Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and building on strengths. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and works collaboratively to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and centered on what the client needs in the moment. Rolanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like post-traumatic stress, attachment issues, obsessive thoughts, and mood disorders such as bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation. She also helps with life transitions, workplace stress, and relationship or communication problems.
Parents who feel overwhelmed by parenting demands or family tension can bring those concerns into therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. That can mean learning ways to manage intense emotions, practicing new communication patterns, or planning steps to reduce day-to-day stress.
She emphasizes small, attainable changes that add up over time. Starting therapy with Rolanda involves a shared plan and regular check-ins. She encourages people to notice progress and to adjust strategies as needed so work in therapy stays relevant and doable.
What Rolanda works with
Everything Rolanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rolanda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based techniques and online delivery
Rolanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and practical skills. One approach emphasizes teaching emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and handle intense emotions. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and building safer ways to react and relate after stressful events, which helps with post-traumatic stress and attachment difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and past experiences, and together they decide which techniques to try first. Plans are reviewed regularly and adjusted when something is not working as hoped.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and schedules allow. Phone sessions are useful when a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to share thoughts between sessions or check in on progress without scheduling a full appointment. These options offer flexibility and make regular support easier to maintain.
Questions people ask about Rolanda
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and bipolar symptoms. Other focuses include parenting, family problems, attachment issues, obsessive thoughts, workplace challenges, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She treats clients as experts on their lives and works together with them to set achievable goals and practice new skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience and combines clinical social work with a medical perspective. That background informs a broad view of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. Sessions are offered to people located where Maryland licensure covers practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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