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Kendall Jones

Experienced empathic therapist blending compassion and tools

LCSW California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kendall

Kendall Jones offers supportive psychotherapy for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and questions of identity and meaning.

Background and approach

With 25 years of clinical experience and a California LCSW credential, he blends empathy with practical tools to help clients cope with depression, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.

He also works with clients facing hospice and end-of-life needs, multicultural concerns, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics, seasonal affective disorder, and sexual assault or abuse. Kendall’s work is grounded in a client-centered stance that honors each person’s story while drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic ideas.

He emphasizes strength, meaning-making, and unconditional acceptance while offering concrete strategies for coping with life changes and emotional pain. His therapeutic voice is compassionate and collaborative, aimed at helping clients find clarity, resilience, and renewed purpose.

Based in California, Kendall welcomes individuals who are seeking a thoughtful, experienced therapist to walk alongside them through difficult transitions and to help them reclaim a sense of direction and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and meeting each person where they are, creating space for self-exploration and personal meaning. This approach helps people who are searching for clarity, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental companion in their healing process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured, skills-based work that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and develops concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kendall works collaboratively to determine which blend of methods best matches a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He tailors sessions so that evidence-informed techniques and empathic understanding support the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Kendall is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professional care from varied locations within California and allow for ongoing skill-building and emotional support between in-depth sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendall commonly address in therapy
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include hospice and end-of-life counseling, multicultural concerns, polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, seasonal affective disorder, and sexual assault and abuse.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions
His approach is client-centered and strength-affirming, integrating practical techniques and reflective exploration. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic concepts to tailor care to each person’s needs.
What is his professional background and experience
He has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist and brings a combination of clinical training and life experience to his work with clients.
Where is Kendall licensed to practice
He is a licensed clinical social worker in California, holding the credential CA LCSW 74812.
Which languages are available for sessions
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online therapy
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him
Get started by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English