Michael A. Jones, LCSW is a therapist, trainer, and lecturer in San Diego. Michael was licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences December 15, 2004. He has worked since 1999 with traumatized children and their families. Michael trains parents, case workers, students, and clinicians in the areas of attachment, adoption, parenting, solution focused treatment, and trauma informed care.

Michael works in private practice and as a faculty lecturer at San Diego State University School of Social Work and the University of Phoenix. He also provides independent training and supervision toward LCSW licensure. Michael was an administrator for a foster family agency and two group homes for nearly three years. He was voted undergraduate field instructor of the year at SDSU in 2006.

Michael earned his masters degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Before becoming a social worker, Michael was a television reporter, anchor, producer, and editor for 15 years in Illinois, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas.