William James Jones

William James Jones (Born August 4, 1975) is an American Psychologist and Retired Actor best known as the drummer of the group Tony Hicks. His other roles include Executive Decision (1996), A Dangerous Place (1994), and The Pretender (1999). He is one of the main characters who appeared in mostly all seasons.

Career and Life
Jones first credit in the Industry according to IMDb is California Dreams. Then, He appeared in several films and TV Series such as USA High (1998), Living Single (1997), West Wing (2001), and The District (2002). Jones leave the entertainment industry in order to fulfill the call on his life to help individuals and couples struggling with mental health issues. He goes to fulfilled a life-long goal of completing a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Jones received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Biola University, a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, and completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Dr Jones is a winner of the American Psychological Association Division 39 Multicultural Scholar Award and published work in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on the topic of self-actualization among African American men. Dr. Jones is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator, completed 3 and a half years of training in psychoanalytically oriented therapy at Rose City Counseling Center as well as a one year Postdoctoral Fellowship at Occidental College.

In 2009, Jones Currently earning a masters degree in clinical psychology in Los Angeles, California. In training to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Jones earned a Masters Degree from Pepperdine University. Earning a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica in Santa Barbara.

From 2018-2020, Dr. Jones has served as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific University, Antioch University, Santa Barbara, and Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara. Dr. Jones is a member of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and of the APA Division of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Jones serves on the Board of Directors for Rose City Center, Pasadena and is the founder and C.E.O. of The Jones Psychology Group, Inc, a private practice specializing in integrative depth psychology.

He is one of the cast of members to attend most of California Dreams reunions especially during the reunion in Jimmy Fallon and Their tours. Jones is also close friends with the cast after the series was cancelled.