Kendall Jones, LCSW

Kendall Jones is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and questions about identity and relationships. He writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Kendall aims to create a steady, accepting space where clients can name what feels hard and start to find a way forward.

Kendall blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that get in the way.

His practice pays attention to issues that can be especially painful, such as sexual assault and abuse, grief after loss, compassion fatigue for caregivers, and challenges tied to non-monogamous relationships. Kendall also works with people coping with bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and multicultural stressors that affect daily life.

Kendall’s approach is collaborative. He helps clients set clear, manageable goals and picks methods that fit each person’s pace and needs. He emphasizes strengths and the small changes that add up over time.

Based in California, Kendall offers sessions in English and brings years of varied life and clinical experience to his work. He aims to walk alongside people who feel lost, overwhelmed, or stuck, helping them reclaim a sense of meaning and direction.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Kendall often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so daily life feels more manageable. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening closely and building an accepting space where people can explore what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to set goals and chooses skills or talk-based methods that match those goals and preferences. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most for mood, relationships, or coping with stress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit shorter check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support between sessions, offering flexibility for busy schedules.