About Jonda
Jonda Light is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and life changes. She supports people coping with ADHD and mood-related difficulties. Her style is practical and warm, aimed at helping people find relief and move forward one step at a time.
She uses one-on-one meetings to build a plan that fits each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and tools to manage daily struggles.
Background and approach
She also offers techniques that involve breath work, body awareness, and mindfulness to help people feel steadier in their day-to-day life. Jonda has five years of clinical experience across community mental health, substance abuse programs, and schools. She has delivered both individual and group therapy and also works with people through virtual formats.
This mix of settings informs how she adapts approaches to different needs. The therapeutic relationship is handled with empathy, respect, and warmth. Jonda aims to meet people where they are and to adjust plans as progress is made.
She emphasizes collaboration so clients help shape what therapy looks like. Practical work in sessions includes skill-building for emotional regulation, strategies for managing panic and anxiety, and support during major life transitions. Her goal is to help people increase day-to-day functioning, reconnect with what matters to them, and build simple habits that support long-term change.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Jonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One approach emphasizes mindfulness and body awareness to reduce anxiety and panic; it involves simple breathing exercises and noticing how the body responds to stress. Another approach centers on practical coping skills for addictions and mood challenges, helping people develop routines and strategies to manage cravings, triggers, and low moods.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work matches the client’s needs and progress.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English