Salene M. W. Jones Ph.D.

About

Salene M. W. Jones, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in Washington State who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and hope therapy. She works with people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Her specialties include treatment of depression, anxiety, and worry. Dr. Jones has a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master's in psychology from the Ohio State University.

Recent Posts

Cognitive Distortions Experienced in Chronic Illness

Can cognitive therapy be adapted for chronic illness?

Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety

Should you use relaxation exercises? Or could they be counterproductive?

Learning to Live with Anxiety

Eliminating anxiety isn't possible, but learning to live with it is.

Exploring Mindfulness for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain

Identifying the barriers to mindfulness treatment for back pain.

Myths and Facts About Pacing for Medical Illness

What is pacing? And why do so many people with chronic illness try it?

Financial Worry and Substance Use Among Cancer Patients

Is financial worry associated with substance use in cancer survivors?

CBT for People Who Have Experienced Oppression

How cognitive behavioral therapy works for those experiencing discrimination.

More Myths About Exposure Therapy

Facing your fears can reduce anxiety—but only sometimes.

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tackles Communication

Was that too aggressive? Or just very assertive? Learn how to tell the difference.

Common Myths About Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

Facing your fears, the cognitive behavioral way.