La Cena L Jones

Dr. La Cena L Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Marriage & Family Therapy Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) and dual Master’s degrees in Marriage & Family Child Counseling and Public Administration, with a Bachelor’s in Criminology, Sociology, and English.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Criminology, Sociology, and English (2005) – Upper Iowa University
  • M.S. in Marriage Family Child Counseling (2012) – University of Phoenix
  • MPA in Public Administration (2017) – University of Phoenix
  • DSW in Doctoral Social Work (2022) – California Baptist University

Dr. Jones specializes in trauma-informed, culturally competent approaches to family therapy, child welfare systems, and adolescent mental health. She is actively researching the use of artificial intelligence to improve mental health access for GenZ populations.

Her work integrates clinical expertise with administrative leadership, emphasizing experiential learning and organizational efficacy. She is also the Head of Adolescent Counseling at Jeeva Health, a digital platform addressing GenZ mental health challenges through science and AI.

• Licenses:
• LMFT – California, Texas, Nevada

Dr. Jones champions innovative pedagogy, prioritizing flexibility, inclusivity, and the alignment of learning/communication styles with student needs.