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Kendall Jones

Kendall Jones, LCSW

Therapist in California

Gentle guidance for rebuilding self worth

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25 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered
  • Practical skills
  • Strength focused

About Kendall

Kendall Jones is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience who helps people facing low self esteem and related struggles. He listens without judgment and supports people who feel lost, overwhelmed, ashamed, or stuck. His style is warm and accepting, aimed at helping someone find more meaning and confidence in everyday life.

Kendall draws on a long career shaped by diverse life experiences and time spent with people from many cultures. He blends what he has learned from reading and research with lessons from his own journeys. This mix informs a practical approach that values each person’s strengths and hopes.

In sessions he focuses on real problems and small steps that add up. Conversations often center on identifying patterns that get in the way, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and finding ways to rebuild self-worth. Kendall aims to make therapy a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.

He uses client-centered work to follow a person’s lead and to validate their perspective. Cognitive behavioral tools help break down unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies offer hands-on skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Kendall practices in California as an LCSW and works in English. He has spent many years supporting people through grief, trauma, relationship pain, and life transitions. If someone wants a therapist who listens deeply and helps them find steady ground, Kendall offers that steady presence.

How Kendall’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s lead. The therapist reflects what the client says, validates feelings, and helps clarify goals. This approach is useful for building self esteem and repairing a sense of worth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. This method often helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kendall treats therapy as a collaboration and will help identify which methods fit a person’s needs and goals. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, emotional processing, or both.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support ongoing work when someone relocates within the same state. Ask about the current session formats during the scheduling step to match practical needs and preferences.

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kendall commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is compassionate and client-centered, focusing on listening, building strengths, and practical steps to manage emotions and behaviors.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 25 years of clinical experience and draws on diverse life and professional experiences to inform his work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin sessions?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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