- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin work
- CBT and DBT methods
About Jolene
Dr. Jolene Des Roches is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family issues, grief, and challenges related to identity and intimacy. Sessions address practical problems like sleep, eating, work stress, and parenting strain.
She uses straightforward, person-centered methods to help people notice patterns that link their current life to their family of origin. Conversations often focus on communication habits, control dynamics, self-esteem, and how attachment styles shape relationships. Therapy also covers more specific concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, dissociation, and complications from chronic illness.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts and on dialectical behavior strategies to manage strong emotions. EMDR may be part of work for people processing distressing memories. The Gottman Method informs sessions that look at relationship interaction and communication skills.
Jolene commonly supports people navigating adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and identity matters for LGBT clients. She also helps those coping with compassion fatigue, caregiving burden, and career-related stress. Practical tools and skill practice are used alongside discussion.
Therapy starts with a clear look at what someone wants to change. From there she and the client decide which methods and exercises to use. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Texas, and logistical details like formats and scheduling should be confirmed before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
She commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting working relationship by listening closely to each person's values and goals. This approach helps clarify what someone wants to change and keeps sessions focused on their priorities.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. CBT offers concrete exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. These skills teach concrete ways to manage intense feelings, reduce reactivity, and improve communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is revisited over time as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which can help transfer learning into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, identity and intimacy-related issues among adults.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on clear, practical conversation and skill practice to change patterns rooted in family experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on your selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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