- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Skytina
Dr. Skytina Felder-Jones is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed clinical professional counselor with 20 years of experience. She holds a WA LMHC and an ID LCPC and practices from Idaho. She helps people who are facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and bipolar-related concerns.
Dr. Felder-Jones frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She encourages people to notice their strengths and use them to make practical changes. Sessions are straightforward and focus on what is getting in the way now and what might help next.
Her work includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and hard-to-name emotions that show up in relationships. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, actions, and values in day-to-day life. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches inform how she listens and responds during sessions.
People meet to talk through patterns, practice different responses, and try specific skills between meetings. The approach is collaborative - the therapist and client set goals together and check progress as they go. Typical topics include coping with triggers, improving communication, and managing mood shifts tied to bipolar symptoms.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work across settings. That experience shapes a direct, practical style that helps people take the next steps they choose. Before booking, confirm current session options and details by using the site’s scheduling tools.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions that affect close relationships. It looks at how attachment needs and emotional responses shape patterns between people. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying personal values, and taking actions that matter despite difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to early attachment patterns and how they influence current relationship reactions and trust.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan over time. That shared decision-making helps match techniques like EFT or ACT to what the person needs right now.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Some formats make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or join from a quieter spot during a break. Discuss practical preferences and scheduling during the matching questionnaire and when you book the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington, Idaho, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and bipolar-related challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered approaches. Those methods are used to look at emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in clinical work. That background informs a practical, goal-focused style.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a Washington LMHC and an Idaho LCPC and practices from Idaho. Please refer to the profile for licensing abbreviations.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific rates during scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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