Dr. Tenisha Jones, LPA
Licensed in Washington D.C and Maryland
Dr. Tenisha S. Jones, Ph.D., is a certified school psychologist and licensed psychology associate who provides therapy through a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive lens. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Howard University, where her clinical training and research centered on equity, identity, mental health, neurodivergence, and the lived experiences of Black girls and women.
In therapy, Dr. Jones creates a supportive space where clients can slow down, feel heard, make sense of their experiences, and develop practical tools for coping, healing, and growth. Her approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and insight-oriented, helping clients explore patterns, manage stress, build emotional awareness, strengthen relationships, and navigate life transitions. She supports adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, identity concerns, emotional regulation challenges, relationship difficulties, school or workplace concerns, neurodivergence, and family conflict. Dr. Jones is especially committed to helping clients feel empowered, connected, and more confident in who they are and how they move through the world.
Treatment Areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child / Adolescent Therapy, Coping Skills, Communication / Conflict Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Regulation, Family / Interpersonal Issues, Group Therapy, Identity Purpose, Parenting Skills / Concerns, Play Therapy, Psychological Testing, Relationship Issues, Religious / Spiritual Counseling, School / Work / Career Issues, Self-Esteem / Self-Worth / Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Stress Management, Women’s Issues, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Ages Served: 6+
Virtual Sessions: DC, MD
In-Person Sessions: DC (Tuesday's, Wednesday's)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: No
Family Therapy: No
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare,
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $150 for initial appointment and $100 for ongoing sessions.
