Dr. William James Jones

Dr. William James JonesFounder - Clinical Director - Clinical Psychologist (PSY30903)Founder Story: Why Clinical Psychology?Inside Dr. Jones’ 15 plus year academic and clinical training career, he attributes his calling toward the field of mental health as a “true alignment of vocation.” Dr. Jones stated that after many years in the theater, film, and television industry, “I finally listened to nudging from my soul and the deepest parts of my heart and pursued psychological work full-time.”Dr. Jones attributes much of his professional growth to his clinical training and former extensive career as a professional young actor, teacher, playwright, and stage director. In the process of transitioning career fields, Dr. Jones specified, “My past career as a performing artist gave me a unique perspective on how to deeply understand and effectively work with creative and complex personalities and emotions. My life experiences prepared me well to really see people, relate to their afflictions, …hear their life stories, and appreciate the deepest intricacies of human nature."Dr. Jones received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Biola University, a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.While completing his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dr. Jones spent approximately 3 years (pre-doctoral) years training in psychoanalytically/psychodynamically oriented therapy at Rose City Counseling Center. Dr. Jones then completed a 1-year psychological assessment externship at Hillsides Family Center, a 1-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Occidental College, and a concluded a 2-year post-doctoral internship at La Vie Psychology Group (an intersubjective-psychoanalytically oriented internship site).Dr. Jones has proudly served as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology for the undergraduate psychology program at Azusa Pacific University, the clinical psychology master’s program at Pepperdine University, the psychology and marriage and family therapy master’s program at Antioch University, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, and doctoral students in the PhD and PsyD clinical psychology and depth psychology programs at Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara.Dr. Jones is the founder and developer of Integrative Depth Psychology®, and Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy®. Integrative Depth Psychology establishes the theoretical components of the model, and Integrative Depth Psychology and Psychotherapy represents and supports the clinical training and treatment aspects of the model.​Dr. Jones is an official Member of the Society for Psychoanalysis & Psychoanalytic Psychology, Member of the American Psychological Association, Member of Los Angeles County Psychological Association, and Member of San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association. Dr. Jones holds a certificate in Jungian Psychotherapy.We can provide a Superbill for possible reimbursement for those who have PPO Insurance. Please contact your insurance provider for to ensure compatibility. When requesting an appointment for new patients we will go over a free initial phone consultation. Direct Contact for Dr. Jones Email: [email protected]