Therapist profile
Keisha Hawthorne-Jones, LICSW, LCSW-C
Licensed social worker - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Keisha
Keisha Hawthorne-Jones is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and an LCSW-C in Maryland with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and parenting concerns. Keisha frames clients as the experts on their own stories and partners with them to take practical steps toward change.
She uses straightforward conversation to uncover what is getting in the way day to day. Keisha draws on client-centered methods to center the person’s priorities. She combines this with cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
Mindfulness techniques are used to teach concrete ways of calming the body and noticing thought patterns without getting swept up in them. Solution-focused and motivational approaches are brought in when people are ready to set short-term goals and build momentum toward specific changes.
Keisha often works with people facing family-related stress, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy-related problems. She also supports those handling grief, career pressure, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and caregiver fatigue. Her background includes work across community and clinical settings over nearly two decades.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused. Keisha helps people set small, actionable steps between meetings and checks what is working. She encourages clear communication skills and problem-solving strategies that can be used at home and at work.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Keisha often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practice. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person and builds from their priorities. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Mindfulness offers practical exercises to calm the body and increase awareness of thoughts and emotions without judgment. These techniques can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and trauma-related symptoms because they teach short practices people can use between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Keisha will work with the client to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The focus is on practical steps and measurable progress rather than on a single method decided in advance.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around childcare, work breaks, or travel. It also allows brief check-ins or longer therapy sessions depending on what fits a person’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Keisha works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, as well as mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set practical goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LICSW credential and is an LCSW-C in Maryland. She also holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW in Virginia.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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