About Abigail Jones

Intro:

Abigail (she/her) is a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ Licensed Master Social Worker who believes that everyone deserves the ability to blossom into who they deserve to be without being held back by their past experiences. Abigail strives to create a warm, comfortable, and fun environment within her sessions and encourages you to come as you are. She believes in navigating trauma at your own pace as no one’s healing journey looks the same nor is it a linear process.

“I am not what happened to me; I am what I choose to become.” – Dr. Carl Jung

Education:

Abigail received her Master of Science in Social Work from University of Tennessee, Knoxville and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minor focuses on Sociology and Philosophy from Middle Tennessee State University. She has received training in Exposure and Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Written Exposure Therapy.

My Style:

Abigail’s therapeutic style is eclectic through the utilization of evidenced-based, trauma-focused practices alongside somatic, experiential modalities. She utilizes ACT, DBT, CBT, ERP, PE, and WET modalities alongside somatic approaches through breathwork, movement, mindfulness, artistic expression, and releasing the energy stored in our bodies after traumatic events to support restoration and healing to the autonomic nervous system. She encourages clients to be the captain of their own journey while she focuses on being a guide that supports them along the way.

Hobbies:

Abigail enjoys playing video games, watching anime, reading manga and research, collecting figurines, completing puzzles and Lego sets, and spending time with her friends and family. She also adores her cats, Yuji and Nobara.

Specialties:

Abigail works with adult clients with CTPSD, BPD, MDD, who have trouble navigating stress, self-harm, and are navigating their chronic illness/pain and also works with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ populations.