René A. Jones, MS, MFT

René received two masters degrees. One from Purdue University Calumet in Marriage and Family Therapy and the other from the University of Pennsylvania in Human Sexuality Education. She is an associate member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

She is trained in treating couples, individuals, and families dealing with chronic illness, conflict, communication, domestic violence, loss/grief, self-esteem, sexual concerns, sexual abuse and sex therapy.

René has published in academic journals. She conducted research on the influence of lupus and chronic illness on marital satisfaction, intimacy, commitment and sexual satisfaction.

Ms. Jones has conducted several workshops regarding relationships, self-esteem, and coping with chronic illness. She has also presented her academic work at several conferences.

Rene teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Canisius College in the graduate education department. Ms. Jones worked as a supervising counselor at Crisis Services in the Advocate Program, which services rape and domestic violence victims.