Leadership & Clinical Expertise

Dr. Akisa Jones is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Resiliency Counseling Group LLC, a behavioral health and educational organization dedicated to empowering children, families, schools, and communities through evidence-based support, collaboration, and resilience-focused programming.

With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and education, Dr. Jones has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and systems through compassionate care, behavioral consultation, clinical leadership, and innovative program development. Her expertise includes working alongside children, adolescents, families, educators, and school systems to address behavioral challenges, strengthen support systems, and create environments where individuals can thrive.

Dr. Jones brings extensive experience in behavioral health programming, school-based services, trauma-informed practices, functional behavior assessment, and individualized support planning. She believes that meaningful change occurs when mental health professionals, families, and educational systems work together to understand needs, build on strengths, and develop effective solutions.

As the founder of Resiliency Counseling Group LLC, Dr. Jones created an organization built on the belief that support should extend beyond crisis intervention. Her vision is to bridge the connection between behavioral health, education, and community wellness by providing services that promote resilience, prevention, family engagement, and long-term positive outcomes.

Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services, a Master's degree in Human and Social Services, and a Master's degree in Philosophy. She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Behavior Specialist and maintains advanced training in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Functional Behavior Assessment, and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. Dr. Jones recognizes that every individual, family, and organization has unique needs and believes services should be tailored to honor each person's experiences, goals, and strengths.