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Dr. Kera Jones

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I support clients carrying the weight of marginalization, trauma, or questions of belonging. Whether you’re a person of color, Black, Asian, Latine/x, Indigenous, or part of LGBTQIA+ communities, you deserve to feel welcomed and seen. My practice offers culturally responsive, justice-oriented care. Using CBT, mindfulness, and mind-body techniques, I help you understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shape your choices and empower you to heal and thrive. If you’re ready to be fully seen and supported, I’d love to connect.
Rooted in holistic health and attuned to your unique needs, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore and honor your identity. Whether navigating sexuality, kink, consensual non-monogamy, or managing work, stress, family, depression, or anxiety, we’ll collaborate to challenge stigma, build confidence, and cultivate authentic connection.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but I believe mental health is true wealth. You already hold the wisdom and strength within, and I’m here to help you reconnect with your power, find your voice, and reimagine what’s possible. If you’re ready for transformative change, I invite you to reach out.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Deeper Than Color

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 608-6328

Newark, NJ 07102

My website
I offer sessions in-person in DC, or online via video across the 42 states, territories, and DC participating in PsyPact.
I specialize in Racial Identity, Depression and Sex Therapy 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm Dr. Kera Jones, a psychologist with Deeper Than Color: Social Justice and Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting.
Dr. Kera Jones
Let's Connect (240) 608-6328
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Deeper Than Color

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 608-6328

Newark, NJ 07102

My website
I offer sessions in-person in DC, or online via video across the 42 states, territories, and DC participating in PsyPact.
I specialize in Racial Identity, Depression and Sex Therapy 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm Dr. Kera Jones, a psychologist with Deeper Than Color: Social Justice and Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting.
Dr. Kera Jones

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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We offer a sliding scale and provide superbills for reimbursement. While we don't bill insurance directly, many PPOs (CareFirst, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare) may cover part of our services as out-of-network care. $200/50-min in-person individual sessions. $250/50-min in-person couples sessions.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328
"
We offer a sliding scale and provide superbills for reimbursement. While we don't bill insurance directly, many PPOs (CareFirst, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare) may cover part of our services as out-of-network care. $200/50-min in-person individual sessions. $250/50-min in-person couples sessions.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 07308 Markera Jones
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, PhD, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: PSYPACT APIT-24807 / 2026
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.S. in Clinical Community Psychology / 2019
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I am licensed in DC, VA, and a member of PsyPact (AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, & WY)
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328
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I am licensed in DC, VA, and a member of PsyPact (AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, & WY)
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Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Racial Identity
  • Depression
  • Sex Therapy

Expertise

  • Addressing Micro-aggressions & Systemic Oppression
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I support healing from depression, sexual concerns, and racial stress. My approach blends culturally affirming dialogue, behavioral tools, and empowerment. You'll gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to yourself, partners, and purpose.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328
"
I support healing from depression, sexual concerns, and racial stress. My approach blends culturally affirming dialogue, behavioral tools, and empowerment. You'll gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to yourself, partners, and purpose.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328

3 Endorsements

Bedford Palmer
Bedford Palmer
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Kera Jones is amazing! She combines a warm, affirming presence with fierce social-justice commitment, guiding each client toward greater self-awareness and liberation. Her culturally responsive style ensures that everyone she meets feels deeply seen.
Rashika J Rentie
Rashika J Rentie
PsychologistPhD
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Jones as a compassionate, insightful, and culturally attuned clinician. Her ability to hold space for complex emotions while guiding clients toward clarity and empowerment is genuinely exceptional.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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From a cognitive behavioral foundation and informed by emotion focused therapy, I integrate mindfulness, multicultural, and feminist theories in our work. I often use a variety of different methods to help clients heal, with a genuinely warm style of connecting with clients.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328
"
From a cognitive behavioral foundation and informed by emotion focused therapy, I integrate mindfulness, multicultural, and feminist theories in our work. I often use a variety of different methods to help clients heal, with a genuinely warm style of connecting with clients.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 608-6328

Location

Primary Location

Deeper Than Color

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(240) 608-6328

Additional Location

Newark, NJ 07102

(240) 608-6328
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I offer sessions in-person in DC, or online via video across the 42 states, territories, and DC participating in PsyPact.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 608-6328
"
I offer sessions in-person in DC, or online via video across the 42 states, territories, and DC participating in PsyPact.
Photo of Dr. Kera Jones, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Kera Jones
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 608-6328