William, best known for his role as Tony Wicks on the NBC hit Saturday morning sitcom California Dreams, left the entertainment industry to pursue a calling to help individuals and couples struggling with mental health issues.
He fulfilled a lifelong goal by completing a doctorate in clinical psychology.
Dr. Jones earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Biola University, a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
He is a winner of the American Psychological Association Division 39 Multicultural Scholar Award and published work in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on the topic of self-actualization among African American men.
Dr. Jones is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, completed 3 and a half years of training in psychoanalytically oriented therapy at Rose City Counseling Center, and a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Occidental College.
From 2018-2020, Dr. Jones served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific University, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara.
Dr. Jones is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the APA Division of Psychoanalysis.
He serves on the Board of Directors for Rose City Center, Pasadena, and is the founder and C.E.O. of The Jones Psychology Group, Inc, a private practice specializing in integrative depth psychology.
