William James Jones
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Although best known for his role as Tony Wicks (in the 90s) on the NBC hit Saturday morning sitcom California Dreams, William left the entertainment industry in order to fulfill the call on his life to help individuals and couples struggling with mental health issues. William fulfilled a life-long goal of completing a doctorate in clinical psychology.
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. Dr Jones is a winner of the American Psychological Association Division 39 Multicultural Scholar Award and published work in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on the topic of self-actualization among African American men. Dr. Jones is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, completed 3 and a half years of training in psychoanalytically oriented therapy at Rose City Counseling Center as well as a one year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Occidental College.
From 2018-2020, Dr. Jones has served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific University, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara. Dr. Jones is a member of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and of the APA Division of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Jones serves on the Board of Directors for Rose City Center, Pasadena and is the founder and C.E.O. of The Jones Psychology Group, Inc, a private practice specializing in integrative depth psychology.
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. Dr Jones is a winner of the American Psychological Association Division 39 Multicultural Scholar Award and published work in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on the topic of self-actualization among African American men. Dr. Jones is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, completed 3 and a half years of training in psychoanalytically oriented therapy at Rose City Counseling Center as well as a one year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Occidental College.
From 2018-2020, Dr. Jones has served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific University, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara. Dr. Jones is a member of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and of the APA Division of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Jones serves on the Board of Directors for Rose City Center, Pasadena and is the founder and C.E.O. of The Jones Psychology Group, Inc, a private practice specializing in integrative depth psychology.
