Jabari Jones, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Postpartum Depression
Geriatric

Education and training

• University of Toronto, Bachelors

• Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine

• Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

• University of California, Los Angeles, Kern Medical, Residency in Psychiatry

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Jabari Jones, MD

Dr. Jabari Jones is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and an Emotional Health Consultant who has worked extensively with individuals and groups in both the public and private sectors for over a decade. His areas of focus are anxiety, depression, lifecycle-issues, and trauma. Dr. Jones has an interest in Positive Psychology -- a field of study dedicated to human well-being and flourishing. In addition to offering traditional care (Medication and psychotherapy), he also helps patients implement evidence-based interventions such as physical exercise, journaling, and meditation into their lifestyle to help them achieve their unique goals.

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