Thomas M. Jones

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The Paradox Process. The process employs negative thoughts in order to produce a perception polarization essentially showing how to change your life by learning to direct your mind. In the world of medicine, his approach would be described as renegade, however, the proof is inarguable. Jones has been highly successful in his work for the last 40 years with a clientele that includes CEOs, television journalists, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning performers, doctors, musicians, artists, health coaches, social workers, psychologists, and business professionals across the globe. Jones has shown them how to strategize for success in every area of their lives from manifesting the career of their dreams, to achieving intimate, loving, lasting relationships. Jones currently lectures, teaches workshops and retreats, and practices privately in New York City, where he resides with his family.
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Meet the Paradox Facilitators

Andrea Roberts
Senior Facilitator


Andrea received her certification to teach The Paradox Process in 2006. Her continued learning under the mentorship of Thomas M. Jones has given her the tools to redefine herself as well as guide and empower her clients to do the same in all areas of their lives. As well as individual and couples sessions she is delighted to be a part of teaching and administering the Social Emotional Curriculum using The Paradox Process in the New York City School System.

Prior to this work Andrea spent many successful years working as a costumer for a variety of Broadway and Off Broadway shows after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in technical theater and her Master’s Degree in costume design from Brooklyn College.

Ashlee Fife
Senior Facilitator


Ashlee comes to The Paradox Process after an illustrious career performing on Broadway and as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. She completed the certification program to facilitate and teach The Paradox Process in 2009. Ashlee is involved with running women’s groups focused on dating, weight control, and issues for actors with audition anxiety. In addition to her private clientele, she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Psychology. She is excited to be the co-developer of Social and Emotional Curriculum using The Paradox Process implemented in the New York City school system.

Casey Gensler
Senior Facilitator


Casey was certified to teach The Paradox Process in 2013. Under the mentorship of Thomas M. Jones, he has mastered guiding clients through transition, helping them in finding a clear vision of what’s ahead, and ultimately giving them to tools to change their experience to create the life that they want. Prior to this work, Casey spent the better part of 13 years performing theater in New York City and around the country. Casey is thrilled to call himself a team member of Healing and Discovery Foundation, Thomas’ nonprofit that teaches a Social and Emotional Curriculum using The Paradox Process to High School and Middle School aged students. “I had no idea that walking into this office years ago would impact my life so dramatically.” Casey is dedicated to creating that same impact with his clientele.

Stacey Houghtaling
Facilitator

Stacey became a facilitator after using the Paradox Process as her go-to tool for personal development for the past 20+ years. She received her certification in 2016 and enjoys guiding her clients towards emotional wellness, as well as helping them achieve their specific goals. Stacey is also a certified life/parent coach who has written about, and done talks/workshops on the stresses of modern-day parenting.

She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Vermont. Originally a native east-coaster, she now lives with her husband and two boys in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Françoise (Franny) Cherry
Facilitator

Franny received her certification to teach the Paradox Process in 2019. She worked as an occupational therapist for more than 15 years, specializing in the field of hand therapy. As an occupational therapist she developed a specialized interest in the field of pain science and incorporates that knowledge when teaching the Paradox Process by bridging the gap between physical and emotional pain. She has spoken internationally on the topic of pain science.

She has a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in literature and a master’s degree in occupational therapy from New York University.

Patrick Reilly
Facilitator

While managing an active career in acting, music, and film, Patrick comes to The Paradox Process with an artist mindset. Originally coming to the Process to get through a breakup, Patrick used this work to refuel his self empowerment and fulfill his goals of becoming the performer he's always dreamed. Proudly identifying as an LGBTQ member, The Paradox Process allowed him to reframe his understanding of himself, and gave him the tools he needed to succeed on his own. Under his continued mentorship with Thomas M Jones and senior facilitator Andrea Roberts, Patrick finished his certification in 2020. Patrick’s goal is to help his clients to reignite their dreams, become objective with their feelings, and embody themselves through a nurturing and visionary approach. Patrick specializes in Queer trauma and relationships, as well as the paradox of Coming Out.

Anines Yzaga
Facilitator

Our Anines comes to The Paradox Process as a bi-lingual Spanish speaking Psychologist, operating from Peru, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Rational Emotive Therapy), life coaching and couples therapy. Finding The Paradox Process changed not only her personal life, but also her way of approaching her clients.

A certified Paradox Process facilitator, Anines digs in with clients from a holistic point of view, approaching each of their healing using The Paradox Process and various different techniques to improve their wellbeing. Her goal is for clients to feel changes and improve quickly, so they can gain back their personal power.

She currently works with adults and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life crisis, grief, and health issues, such as cancer. She has extensive experience in parenting masterclasses and helping women with fertility issues. We are proud and excited for Anines’ to join the Paradox Family!


Theresa Walker
Facilitator

Theresa came to the Paradox Process at a time of profound personal crisis and a long time struggle with anxiety and depression. She discovered first-hand the life-changing impact and fell in love with the Paradox Process modality. As a musical theatre actor, she found these tools incredibly useful to help manage the demands, stress and pressure that performers face. Theresa was certified in teaching the Paradox Process in 2021. Under the continued guidance of Thomas Jones and senior facilitators her focus is to help clients heal emotional pain, especially from relationship trauma, break the cycles of anxiety & depression, and get in touch with a powerful authentic version of themselves. Theresa has a B.A. in Music from Millersville University.

Dawn Ishii
Facilitator


Dawn was inspired to become a Paradox Process facilitator after years of suffering from a debilitating chronic illness. Paradox was an essential tool during her healing journey that helped transform her overall well-being and health. Under the mentorship of Thomas M. Jones and Senior Facilitator Ashlee Fife, she completed her certification in 2021 with a mindfulness and passion to help people live healthier and happier lives. Prior to becoming a facilitator, Dawn has a 14 year career in branding and the corporate retail sector. She is a west coast native but has also lived in NYC as well as Tokyo, giving her a unique insight and international perspective. She is bilingual in both English and Japanese and can offer sessions in both languages. Whether it’s to help people achieve their goals, work through past traumas or improve interpersonal relationships, Dawn is excited to help her clients create the change they are looking for and energized by their abilities to create long standing and meaningful changes to their lives.

Analisa Leaming
Facilitator

Analisa Leaming is a multi-hyphenate lit up by the word expansion. Believing it doesn’t have to be either/or she is an actor with a multitude of Broadway, regional and touring credits, concert artist, voice teacher, podcaster (A Balancing Act Podcast: 5 episodes with Thomas Jones), speaker/lecturer, wife, mother, and Paradox Process Facilitator (certified in 2021).

Working with Thomas Jones, she has used the Paradox tools to release fears/blocks around money, body image, unworthiness and to heal her marriage. Analisa has also used these tools to manifest and create her dream life.

As a facilitator, she loves collaborating with her clients in releasing all that is standing in their way from opening up to their own expansive, beautiful potential.

Charlotte Cohn
Residency Facilitator

Charlotte is deeply caring and highly intuitive. She has been a client of the Paradox Process for 20 years. It’s helped her in many ways but mostly in battling depression. During the pandemic, Charlotte helped a few friends using tools of the PP, which inspired her to become a facilitator. Curbing stress and anxiety, even during deeply challenging times, is her specialty. Her clients rave that she listens wisely and teaches The Paradox Process tools to show them how to get out of their own way, shift old stories, clear their heads, and enables hearts and souls to rest by arriving at clarity—that place within, where clients are able to make wiser decisions all around. She works in all areas of need and is drawn to work with parents of teenagers, since she is the proud mother of one.

Charlotte is the real deal, born in Denmark, raised in Israel, and lives with her family in New York. She’s a professional actor (including Broadway), director and producer and practices what she teaches. Charlotte knows life has its challenges, and that having great coping tools makes all the difference. 

Blaine Krauss
Residency Facilitator

Blaine, a native of Tampa Bay, Florida, is an artist and activist with a thriving career in Theater, TV, concert and symphony spaces across the world. Under the mentorship of Thomas M. Jones and Senior Facilitator Andrea Roberts, he used the Paradox Process to confront and dismantle engrained negative beliefs/limitations, engage with and direct the mind to be an ally, and began to build and create a life that he didn't think was possible. Blaine is a proud and vocal member of the Black and Queer communities, and specifically seeks to create spaces where mental health is destigmatized and these tools can be shared. His longtime involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of America and in after-school programs in underserved communities places young children and their introduction to mental and emotional health central to his work. Blaine holds a BFA from the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH and became a certified Paradox Process Facilitator in 2021.

Wendy Minder
Residency Facilitator

Wendy Minder is a dedicated alternative healer and facilitator, specializing in guiding individuals through transformative journeys rooted in holistic health practices. Completing The Paradox Facilitator Training in May 2024 marked a pivotal shift in Wendy's career, merging her passions with her professional path. Her profound joy comes from witnessing individuals unlock their potential and achieve personal goals.

With a comprehensive background in nutrition, Eastern medicine, Qigong, Somatic Experience, Ancestral Healing, and a keen interest in water memory and nature as medicine, Wendy brings a comprehensive skill set to her role. She is skilled in addressing the five dimensions of health—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social—providing a comprehensive approach to healing and communication.

Currently based in Hawaii as a single parent raising two dynamic young boys, Wendy draws from personal experiences to support families in navigating life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and self-discovery, both in her professional practice and in her personal life.
Wendy's career is driven by a commitment to continuous growth and transformation. She aims to empower others with essential tools for personal development, fostering resilience and well-being in every individual she guides.

Sarah Gwin
Residency Facilitator

Sarah Gwin earned her Paradox Certification in the summer of 2024, drawn to the process as a means of learning how to detach from the narratives of her own story and trauma. As a therapeutic coach, she works with individuals, couples, and families, guiding them to become more objective and use The Paradox Process to shape the reality they aspire to create.

With a strong background in nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, attachment theory, intimacy and sexuality, and CBT specifically tailored for the LGBTQ community, Sarah is also a trauma-informed weight trainer. She brings a holistic approach to her practice, integrating her diverse expertise to support her clients' growth and healing.