- Client-centered approach
- 25 years experience
- Focus on trauma
About Kendall
Kendall Jones is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, or life changes. He aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
Kendall draws on many life experiences, including work with diverse communities and travel, to shape his approach. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. He also brings in techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and psychodynamic work when those tools fit the person’s goals.
In sessions he listens for strengths and values, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He aims to help clients develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, anger, and difficult relationships. He also supports people coping with end-of-life issues, multicultural concerns, non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and trauma related to sexual assault.
Kendall describes his stance as compassionate and accepting rather than directive. He offers a steady companion on the therapeutic journey and helps clients find meaning and hope. His California practice is grounded in straightforward conversation and practical problem solving.
People who choose Kendall often want a thoughtful, experienced clinician who listens closely and adapts methods to each person. He works in English and brings a long track record of practice to help people move through hard moments and toward clearer goals.
How Kendall's Approaches Work Online
Kendall commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's pace so their concerns guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs steady support and a nonjudgmental listener.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behavior. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping and relationship interactions when those skills are helpful.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kendall works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the mix as those needs change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, or allow for shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is helpful. Licensed professionals can also use online meetings to combine talking and skill practice in the moment, which can speed learning and make new strategies easier to apply in daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kendall help with?
Kendall works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on hospice and end-of-life counseling, multicultural concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, SAD, and sexual assault.
What is Kendall's general therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy and acceptance. He may also use CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic ideas to help people identify patterns and develop practical skills.
How long has he been practicing?
Kendall has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, bringing both clinical and life experience to his work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available to international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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