Gwen Jones
Counselor, MA, LAC
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Gwen is a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona, a Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist, and an Equine-Assisted Therapist. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on Trauma Counseling, and has a deep passion for helping children, teens, and families heal through meaningful connection—with themselves, with others, and with animals. Her approach integrates traditional therapy with equine-assisted practices to support clients experiencing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, gender identity issues, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, Autism, and trauma.
She uses an eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s needs, blending Equine-Assisted Therapy with Expressive Arts, Play Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, & DBT, & creates a supportive, nonjudgmental, environment where clients can safely explore their emotions, build resilience, and gain confidence—often through a healing interactions w/ horses
Working alongside horses offers unique opportunities for growth, self-awareness, regulation, and trust-building, especially for young people who may struggle to connect in traditional office settings. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, she is committed to making every client feel seen, supported, and accepted just as they are.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Gwen Jones
Counselor, MA, LAC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Arizona / LAC-23156 Supervised by Elaine Collier (Arizona / LPC-20851) Gwenevaer Jones
- In Practice for 5 years
Education and Years In Practice
Gwen Jones
Counselor, MA, LAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (480) 372-8845
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Equine Assisted Therapy
- LGBTQ+
- Autism
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Equine Assisted Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
Gwen Jones
Counselor, MA, LAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (480) 372-8845
Location
Additional Location
Balanced Mind Counseling
19420 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 372-8845