Keisha Hawthorne-Jones
Client-centered LICSW specializing in trauma and anxiety
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About
Keisha Hawthorne-Jones is a licensed social worker based in Maryland with 19 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C and focuses her practice on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and issues such as compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Her clinical style is rooted in client-centered principles and incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused therapy. Keisha emphasizes collaboration and helps individuals identify strengths and practical steps for managing difficult feelings and situations. She approaches each situation by attending to the story the person brings and supporting their agency in making changes.
Keisha describes the first steps toward change as requiring courage and welcomes the chance to empower people as they pursue more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Her practice is intended to support motivation, improve coping skills, and foster clearer decision making during times of transition and stress.
Her clinical style is rooted in client-centered principles and incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused therapy. Keisha emphasizes collaboration and helps individuals identify strengths and practical steps for managing difficult feelings and situations. She approaches each situation by attending to the story the person brings and supporting their agency in making changes.
Keisha describes the first steps toward change as requiring courage and welcomes the chance to empower people as they pursue more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Her practice is intended to support motivation, improve coping skills, and foster clearer decision making during times of transition and stress.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 19
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: DC LICSW LC200002381, MD LCSW-C 18845
- NPI Number: 1871050468
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland), LICSW (District of Columbia), LCSW (Virginia)
Online therapy approaches and what they look like
Keisha uses a client-centered framework online that prioritizes the person’s perspective and goals. In video or phone sessions she focuses on listening, reflecting, and collaborating to identify strengths and practical priorities. This approach is intended for people who want an empathic, goal-oriented partnership to explore their experiences and clarify next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to help identify thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress or low mood. In live sessions and through messaging, clients work on concrete skills such as managing anxious thoughts, testing assumptions, and developing routines that support daily functioning.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied with attention to pacing and safety while addressing painful memories and their present impact. Keisha combines that work with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when helpful. Online contacts can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match communication preferences and support ongoing collaboration.
What is Keisha’s professional experience?
She has 19 years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker.
What are Keisha’s credentials and license information?
Credentials listed are LICSW, MD, LCSW-C. License details: DC LICSW LC200002381 and MD LCSW-C 18845.
Which languages does Keisha speak?
The profile indicates English as the language provided.
Where is Keisha based?
She is located in Maryland.
How can clients work with Keisha online?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Keisha accept international clients?
No. The profile states that she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Keisha?
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