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Portrait of Octavia Jones

Honor Society® member

Octavia Jones

Teacher Assistant

  • counseling psychology
  • USA

Member since March 2025

About

Octavia Jones, 36-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, a I'm dedicated psychology student at Capella University. I'm a parent of two beautiful children. I balance my academic pursuits with family life, driven by a deep passion for helping others. My ultimate career goal is to counsel young people who have experienced trauma, providing them with the support and guidance they need to heal and thrive. With a strong commitment to mental health advocacy and a focus on trauma-informed care, I'm working toward making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.

Education

  • Capella University

    psychology and criminal justice

    2024 – Present

Goals and interests

Career goal

My job path is to counsel young people who have experienced trauma, providing them with the support and guidance they need to heal and thrive. I would also like to open my own practice one day.

Graduate school interests

Trauma-focused therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Autism and ADHD in therapy
Child and adolescent counseling
Psychological well-being and resilience
Ethics in therapy
Play therapy and family dynamics

Outside the classroom

I enjoy:
-spending time with my kids
-traveling
-writing

Experience

  • Teacher Assistant

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced