Jamie Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor

12/21/2023

Just a reminder as things get a little hectic these last few days before Christmas…….. May the force be with you ❤️😘

12/29/2022

Yep!! 😂😂😂

Natalie | Twin mum | Parenting | Lifestyle | London shared a post on Instagram: "I’ve got to admit if people were to see me and my bestie they’d probs say we needed a therapist 😂 we defo bring the crazy out in each other! Tag your crazy bestie… ...

12/16/2022

Wow!!! This is so good ❤️

The Elephant In The Room

I always notice that when I come across someone I haven’t seen in a while, and I bring up the person I lost, they look at me in horror. Their face changes and they suddenly look like they’re trying to figure out what they should say…or that they can’t believe I’m still talking about it.

Sometimes it feels like there’s an elephant in the room…and that elephant is my grief.

If I say his name in a crowded room it goes quiet. If I start to tell my story nobody really wants to listen.

My grief is the elephant in the room because everybody is always trying so hard to get around it…and pretending it’s not there…but for me that’s never been an option.

Here’s the thing…what some people don’t understand is that I can’t just live the rest of my life pretending what happened…never happened.

It’s crazy to think that I would stop speaking about someone I love so much…because that would be like pretending he didn’t exist.

Instead of avoiding the elephant in the room…I wish people would just ask me questions, share a memory…or even just be kind.

I did some research and found out that elephants are actually big-hearted, compassionate and very protective of those they love. They also have some very unique ways of dealing with their own grief.

So maybe the elephant in the room isn’t just my grief…maybe it’s also me…and the only people that can really see me are those that have their own elephant in the room.

Gary Sturgis - “Surviving Grief”
Surviving Grief

12/14/2022

12/03/2022

I have spent so much time thinking about friendship lately. Whether it’s evaluating my own friendships or listening to clients describe how hard it is to navigate the world of adult friendships, it’s a subject that is just not as simple as one would think. This morning I listened to an amazing podcast about adult friendships and I want to share it with you! There are some huge take aways in this info but one of the things that struck me the most today was this….some friendships are for a reason, some friendships are for a season and some friendships are for life. Not all friendships are in your life to stay…..and that’s ok!! It doesn’t make them less important or affect their ability to influence your life, it just means they were there for a reason or a season. I adore my life long friends, but I also treasure those who came and stayed for awhile and then had to go. I hope you enjoy this podcast!! I promise it’s worth a listen!!

‎Education · 2022

11/26/2022

Did you know that people with strong friendships in their lives have better mental health overall? Studies show that supportive relationships can actually lessen the symptoms of both anxiety and depression!! That’s pretty cool!! Friendship is the gift that keeps on giving!

I’m so incredibly thankful for the friends that came into my life and never left!! ❤️❤️ So very very thankful!!

06/05/2022

I said goodbye to my little office last weekend. I remember when I first saw it and how hard it was to imagine this tiny space being a therapist’s office. It’s so small but it turned out to be absolutely perfect. This place has been home for almost 5 years and as I was packing it up, I couldn’t help but think of the clients I’ve seen here…remembering their stories and the pain that brought them to therapy. I remembered ALL those tears shed in this room and how SO many people would say…”I’m sorry I’m crying” or “I told myself I wasn’t going to cry”. (My answer is always the same…..crying is not a bad thing!!!!) I remember their strength and the way they worked so hard to get their lives back. I smiled at having had a front row seat as my clients grew into people who would overcome anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse, PTSD and more. I walked with clients as they faced extremely difficult transitions in their lives…..we walked together through fear and doubt, gradually building confidence and finding peace. It was an incredible honor to witness this growth and healing. A therapist is a trained guide….BUT THE CLIENTS DO ALL THE HARD WORK!! I’m proud of the hard work that happened here! I will miss this little place a lot but I’m so thankful for my time here. I’m not closing the practice…..just this little office. I’m still here - it just won’t be.

05/01/2022

Check on your people - even the “strong ones”

01/15/2021

Loved this today. We have all been through some stuff this year.....every single one of us. Take time to celebrate your strength 💙 We’re getting through it....

01/04/2021

Today, as I wrote my prayer, this came straight out of my heart and onto the paper........help me protect the light in me so that I can share it with those who have lost theirs. I began to think of my clients and my friends and how many people need to hear this today. It’s ok to protect your light. It’s not selfish.....it’s the only way. Take care of you 💛💛💛