BIOGRAPHY

Michael A. Jones, LCSW is a therapist, trainer, and administrator in San Diego. Michael was licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences December 15, 2004. He has worked since 1999 with traumatized children and their families.  Michael trains parents, case workers, students, and clinicians in the areas of attachment, adoption, grief and loss, and solution focused treatment.

Michael works in private practice and at San Diego Youth Services, the Southern California Academy for Professional Excellence, the Bay Area Academy, Grossmont College, and San Diego Community College. He also provides independent training and supervision toward LCSW licensure.  He was voted undergraduate field instructor of the year by San Diego State University School of Social Work in 2006.

Michael earned his masters degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.  Before becoming a social worker, Michael was a television reporter, anchor, producer, and editor for 15 years in Illinois, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas.