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Dr. Skytina Felder-Jones

Dr. Skytina Felder-Jones, LMHC, LCPC

Therapist · Idaho · 20+ years of experience

Practical, strengths-based therapy for life transitions

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  • 20 years experience
  • Strengths-focused work
  • English speaking

About Skytina

Dr. Skytina Felder-Jones is a licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Washington as an LMHC and holds an LCPC credential, and she practices from Idaho. She aims to meet people where they are and help them take practical steps toward change.

She focuses on challenges such as addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and bipolar-related issues. Her work also addresses related areas like attachment struggles, abandonment, blended family stress, codependency, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver strain. She encourages clients to name the problems that matter most to them and build workable strategies to manage those concerns.

Her approach treats the client as the expert of their own story. She uses that perspective to help people notice strengths they already have and apply those strengths to current challenges. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels useful in daily life.

She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. These approaches are used in straightforward ways - learning skills, testing small changes, and making values-based choices.

People who want clear, down-to-earth support and a partner in problem solving may find this style helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake process so scheduling and match can be arranged.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Washington, Idaho, Virginia

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for motivation, coping with strong emotions, and handling life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more useful habits; it often helps with mood, anxiety, and managing symptoms day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. You and the clinician can try approaches and adjust them over time to find what works best.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible across time zones. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach skills, practice new behaviors, and support changes that matter in everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and challenges related to bipolar disorder, along with many related areas such as attachment and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as experts on their lives and focuses on building skills and small behavior changes that fit day-to-day life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings, drawing on that background when helping people navigate complex issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials, with licensing noted as WA LMHC and ID LCPC, and she practices from Idaho.

In which language can I meet with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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