Daphne Jones-Gooden , LPC

Daphne Jones-Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a broad range of people, including adults, teens, adolescents, school-age children, and entire families, bringing a compassionate and pragmatic approach to therapy.

Her clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, caregiver concerns, ADHD-related behaviors, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, and family dynamics. Daphne draws on several evidence-informed methods - including cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and family systems thinking - to help clients identify practical steps toward change and build skills that support longer-term resilience.

Daphne views therapy as a professional relationship in which the client defines meaningful goals and the therapist offers guidance, tools, and accountability. She emphasizes collaborative planning so that each person’s values and priorities shape the course of care. As an LPC, Daphne combines clinical training with real-world experience to support clients navigating challenging circumstances.

She looks forward to partnering with individuals and families to address obstacles that have impeded progress and to promote clearer paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Daphne uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT emphasizes skill-building and structured exercises that people can apply between sessions to improve day-to-day functioning.

She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-informed work is often useful for managing intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Daphne collaborates with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods accordingly so the treatment plan fits each person’s circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow consistent support when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals can still establish a strong working relationship and deliver meaningful clinical tools through these formats.