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Keith Jones

Keith Jones, LCSW, LICSW

LCSW LICSW - adult-focused therapy

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Profile details for Keith Jones
CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
LicensesLCSW, Florida / SW20002; LISW-CP, South Carolina / 4635; LICSW, Alabama / 5305C
NPI1043357973
Experience25 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationSouth Carolina

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma recovery
  • CBT and ACT

About Keith

Keith Jones, LCSW and LICSW, is licensed in Florida and Alabama and has 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and life transitions. He uses straightforward talk and practical strategies drawn from the approaches he practices.

Keith frames therapy as problem-focused and person-centered. He listens for what matters most to each client and uses methods that target thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation. Sessions may include skills practice, values clarification, and exploring attachment patterns that shape relationships.

His background includes long-term work with people facing mood disorders, trauma recovery, and complex life changes. That experience informs how he helps clients manage symptoms and regain routine and purpose. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and on acceptance-based ideas to reduce avoidance.

Keith also integrates dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. He attends to identity-related concerns, including LGBT issues, and to specific topics such as parenting strain, caregiving stress, and work-related pressure. He notes when problems overlap, such as co-morbidity of mood and anxiety symptoms.

Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer communication. Keith helps people build coping skills, work through relationship patterns, and plan for life changes. He practices in South Carolina and conducts sessions in English.

For those who want to start, he recommends completing the initial matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to clarify goals and next steps.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, value-driven steps while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making changes during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is often used for anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that began in early life and how they show up today, helping people improve communication and emotional closeness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person's needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking. The practical advantages of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a workday, shorter check-ins when needed, and choosing a setup that reduces travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling and session logistics are clear.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Florida, South Carolina, Alabama

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does he focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, person-centered style that combines cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based ideas, and attachment-focused work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transition issues.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in South Carolina; his licenses include FL LCSW and AL LICSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he see international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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