Alabama Therapist Expands Mental Health Access With a Holistic Approach to Healing

By Kendra Hall

ALABAMA — In a world where burnout, anxiety, and disconnection are rising, Dominique “Dee” Jones is offering something different: a full-body, whole-person path to healing—delivered virtually to anyone in Alabama with a phone or laptop.

As an associate licensed therapist and holistic mental health practitioner, Jones is on a mission to bridge the gap between traditional therapy and total wellness, especially in underserved and underrepresented communities.

“You can’t work on one part of a person and expect real healing,” Jones said. “We are physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual beings—and I help clients reconnect with every part of themselves.”

A Calling That Chose Her

Jones didn’t always see herself becoming a therapist. In fact, she originally pursued law. But after years of being the “go-to” friend for emotional support, she realized there might be more to it.

She recalls one moment in particular: a friend several years older called her at 18 asking for relationship advice. Jones had no personal experience with the issue—but her words helped.

“I told my mom, ‘Everyone keeps calling me about their problems,’” she said. “She told me, ‘Go with it.’ And I did.”

That intuitive push led her to switch majors and pursue a path in psychology—a decision that would ultimately lead to private practice and a deep commitment to holistic care.

What Holistic Therapy Looks Like

Jones currently serves clients through fully telehealth services, offering support to individuals and families statewide in Alabama. But her practice isn’t just about talk therapy. Her model is built on holistic mental health, which she defines as treating the mind, body, emotions, and spirit as one.

“You can’t isolate the mind and ignore the body,” she said. “Healing is integrative.”

She uses alternative and supportive tools such as mindfulness, breathwork, spiritual guidance, and body-awareness strategies. Her sessions are grounded in empathy, cultural understanding, and deep listening.

This is especially meaningful in Alabama’s Black communities, where stigma around mental health still lingers.

“My mission is to help change how we see healing in our culture,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be scary. It can be empowering.”

Creating Culturally Safe Spaces

Jones says many of her past speaking engagements have focused on destigmatizing therapy in the African American community—a cause she’s deeply passionate about.

Her vision includes creating a signature Mental Health Awareness & Holistic Wellness Event that would bring together different healing modalities—like sound therapy, journaling, group meditation, and education—for people to experience wellness in ways that are accessible, noninvasive, and affirming.

“Healing looks different for everyone,” she said. “It’s time people see that there are many paths to wholeness.”

Though she is currently preparing to welcome a new addition to her family, Jones says she’s still open to collaborating on future events or initiatives that center healing in real, relatable ways.

Most Rewarding Moment: Healing at Home

When asked what has meant the most to her, Jones doesn’t hesitate—her sister.

“She struggled for a long time, but I never gave up,” she said. “To see her thrive now, and to know that just loving her through it helped… that’s when I knew I was walking in my purpose.”

That personal transformation reinforced Jones’ belief that therapy isn’t just a profession—it’s a spiritual calling.

A Voice for Wellness in Alabama

As she continues to grow her private practice and expand awareness around holistic healing, Dominique “Dee” Jones remains grounded in the belief that healing is possible for everyone.

“We all need help sometimes,” she said. “And we all deserve to feel whole.”

Contact & Connect:

• Website: TMWCC.net/dominique

• Email: Available through contact form

• Location: Statewide via telehealth in Alabama

Sources:

• Interview with Dominique Jones, April 2025

• Alabama Department of Mental Health

• TMWCC Provider Profile