It is important for a couple to recognize when it faces challenges that could be improved by marriage counseling. San Gabriel Valley partners who have committed their lives to one another can experience these challenges whether they have been together for three years, five years, or fifteen years.

People cannot always anticipate these issues, but they should know that there are paths to resolving them. It is possible for couples to identify the problems they have, to move beyond damaging patterns that are hindering their relationship, and to rekindle their emotional and physical closeness. That is why many couples turn to marriage counseling.

San Gabriel Valley’s Dr. Raymond James has almost thirty years of experience as a professional psychotherapist. In addition, he is a state-licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).

Dr. Jones understands that the challenges that some couples face stem from deeper-seeded emotional and behavioral problems. This could be traumatic experiences in past relationships. Or, it could be current problems such as drug abuse or behaviors that require addiction counseling. San Gabriel Valley patients have benefited from his varied areas of focus, his advanced training and innovative techniques, and his faith-based approach.

Dr. Jones’ work in marriage counseling differs with the couple’s needs. In some marriages, arguments between the two people have created a “stalemate.” Both of the people in the relationship feel as though they are in a familiar dance that they cannot stop. Both say that the other has all of the power, and both believe they are incapable of doing anything about it.

In other instances, a relationship can develop into a “sexless marriage.” Dr. Jones characterizes this as both a physical and an emotional issue. When a couple has ceased its romance of one another, it can create conflict in the marriage and stir up problems in its most fundamental aspects, such as trust, sharing, and friendship. These are issues that can be repaired through sensitive guidance by a trained professional. One of Dr. Jones’ greatest joys is seeing the couples he counsels regain that “voltage” that leads to greater intimacy.

Whatever the situation, the problems for which couples seek counseling often stem from faulty perspective and a lack of communication. Dr. Jones helps people break the hypnotic state of fear, anger, and blame that underlies many of the conflicts in a marriage. Through their work together, he shows clients how to take responsibility for their lives and their choices. He teaches them ways to give from the heart, to focus on seeing one another anew, and to redevelop a sense of service to the other. Ultimately, each person in the relationship sets aside the ego that has been insisting, “What about what I want?” Instead, the two people reconnect with a desire to do what is best for the partnership.

Dr. Raymond Jones has almost thirty years of professional experience as a trained psychotherapist. His background includes a variety of degrees, certifications, and accomplishments.

PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY

Dr. Jones’ psychotherapeutic training helps him to manage the client-doctor relationship, to evaluate the progress of his patients, and to allow them see a future with an improved mental state and spiritual well-being. Patients begin with an initial 90-minute consultation.

During this time, Dr. Jones will provide:

  • An assessment of the severity of your concerns.
  • An analysis of your readiness to address these problems.
  • An outline of the potential treatments and resources available to you.

LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT)

This state-assigned certification is evidence of Dr. Jones’ advanced training in marriage counseling. San Gabriel Valley couples who turn to Dr. Jones for work will benefit from a unique blend of relationship exercises and traditional therapy. He avoids the “blame game” and works with couples to break out of the hurtful patterns that have trapped them in the past. In addition, he assists couples in rekindling the romance that their relationships may have lost. The result is a more loving, more intimate marriage.

MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE (MDIV)

Through Christian counseling, San Gabriel Valley patients can participate in treatment that is based in religious tenets such as compassion and perseverance. Dr. Jones’ advanced religious training provides Christian clients with a shared foundation of morality and faith. Clients will find judgment-free support and a guide to help them through their most difficult challenges.

CERTIFICATION AS A SEX ADDICTION THERAPIST AND SUPERVISOR (CSAT-S)

With sex addiction counseling, San Gabriel Valley residents who have been uncomfortable with general therapy can find a specialist who understands the nature and challenges of their problems. Dr. Jones provides clients with a safe environment for exploring their problems, understanding their motivations, and overcoming the power that these issues possess over them.

CERTIFICATION AS A TRAINED HYPNOTIST (CHT)

Often, the greatest challenge that people face when they attend therapy is that they must commit to weeks, months, or years of sessions. These sessions can be painful and frustrating, especially if the patient has no clear indication that his or her time with the doctor is producing results.

About Christian Counseling

As a trained psychotherapist, Dr. Raymond Jones is experienced in a variety of counseling techniques. He works with those battling addiction, patients who are dealing with depression and fatigue, and couples who are seeking marriage counseling. Pasadena clients and those from throughout the region who have chosen Dr. Jones can attest to another of his skills: his Christian counseling.

San Gabriel Valley residents who have not sought therapeutic support may be unfamiliar with this idea of Christian counseling. Sometimes, patients want a psychotherapist who adheres to a worldview with which they are familiar. Dr. Jones has found that the tenets of Christianity combine perfectly with his approach to the counseling relationship.

This should not be confused with what others might think of as “Christian counseling.” San Gabriel Valley clients should not expect proselytism, a hidden agenda, or insistence upon religious beliefs that are contradictory to the patient’s own. Also, clients do not need to fear accusations or blame-laying. Dr. Jones does not believe that this method benefits patients or addresses the root causes of the issues that they face. His goal is to provide patients with justice: not a reckoning for past mistakes, but a return of the emotional safety and confidence that has been taken from his patients.

Dr. Jones offers clients the type of acceptance and compassion that may have been withheld in other experiences or in other treatment programs. He provides a moral compass and shows patients a standard by which they can evaluate their own lives. In addition, he shares faith and hope in some of the most difficult circumstances that an individual or couple will face. This grounded approach keeps people believing in the process and leads them towards success.

Whatever your therapeutic need, consider the ideas that define your world and your aspirations. If you find strength in the perspective of Christian faith, consider Dr. Jones for your treatment.

About Addiction Counseling

Addiction is an incredibly powerful force. It can motivate an individual to risk the things that matter most to him or her, including family, friends, and career, and it can destroy the relationships and resources that a person has developed over his or her life. Some of those dealing with these problems make the decision to look for help through addiction counseling.

San Gabriel Valley residents who have chosen to seek help in the past may feel frustrated at their lack of results. They may have undergone the process in a hospital setting and found that the treatment did not resolve their inner desires for the addictions. As a result, they revert to the unwanted behaviors. Some individuals go through hospital treatments multiple times, enduring the time-consuming commitment and the financial obligations because they see no alternatives for addiction counseling.

Dr. Raymond James offers a different option. His form of addiction counseling starts from the perspective that behind these behaviors is persistent unhappiness that must be addressed. Many addicts have a part of themselves that wants to cease the addiction, but their actions give them good feelings that they do not want to let go.

Dr. Jones treats patients with addictions to alcohol, drugs, pornography, gambling, and other concerns. He builds a relationship of understanding with his patients, acknowledging that their behaviors give positive feelings even if they are destructive. His goal is to move the patient away from the addictive behavior, not to assign blame or deny the unconscious.

One of the big reasons that Dr. Jones has helped so many patients overcome their addictions is because of this compassionate approach. San Gabriel Valley residents who turn to Dr. Jones will find a mix of spiritual support and a realistic understanding of the effects of compulsion. Christians of all denominations will relate to his approach.

Because some patients may be unfamiliar with these techniques and the results they can deliver, Dr. Jones spends time during his initial consultations explaining the work ahead. He outlines the counseling process and identifies ways to reach the client’s psychotherapeutic goals. As with all work on behalf of patients, Dr. Jones spends the time required to answer client questions and offer potential solutions.

THROUGH MARRIAGE COUNSELING, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUPLES CAN REDISCOVER THEMSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER. SCHEDULE A CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION WITH DR. JONES BY CALLING (626) 827-8997.