Keisha Hawthorne-Jones, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Licensed social worker focused on empowerment

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
Self-esteem and motivation

About Keisha Hawthorne-Jones

Keisha Hawthorne-Jones is a Maryland-based licensed social worker with 19 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and loss. She has worked with individuals coping with grief and bereavement as well as those seeking to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Keisha approaches each person with a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that clients are the experts in their own stories and that they bring resources that can help them move through challenges.

Her work emphasizes empowerment and practical progress - encouraging the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and offering steady support through the steps of change. Keisha partners with clients to clarify goals, explore options, and reinforce the skills needed to manage difficult emotions and life transitions. She is credentialed as LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C; the LICSW and LCSW-C are advanced social work licenses that signify clinical training and professional licensure in social work.

Keisha offers an attentive, compassionate presence and a collaborative style that helps people identify strengths and build lasting coping strategies. She aims to create a space where clients feel respected, heard, and empowered to pursue the changes they want in their lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Keisha Hawthorne-Jones have?

Keisha Hawthorne-Jones has 19 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.

Is Keisha Hawthorne-Jones a licensed therapist?

Yes. Keisha Hawthorne-Jones holds the credentials LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C. The LICSW and LCSW-C are advanced social work licenses. License details are DC LICSW LC200002381 and MD LCSW-C 18845.

In which languages does Keisha Hawthorne-Jones provide therapy?

Keisha Hawthorne-Jones provides therapy in English.

Where is Keisha Hawthorne-Jones located?

Keisha Hawthorne-Jones is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Keisha Hawthorne-Jones as my therapist?

You can work with Keisha Hawthorne-Jones through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Keisha Hawthorne-Jones work with international clients?

Keisha Hawthorne-Jones does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Keisha Hawthorne-Jones cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches to Online Therapy and Collaborative Care

Keisha uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's perspective, listening carefully and building sessions around each person’s priorities and strengths. This approach helps when people want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and clarify goals. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood. CBT is useful for clients seeking structured tools to change reactions and behaviors. In addition, she draws on motivational interviewing to foster internal motivation and resolve ambivalence when clients are ready to make changes but feel uncertain about how to begin.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Keisha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as those needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in their own progress.

Online therapy offers flexible options that can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments. Keisha provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their schedule and comfort. These options aim to increase access to consistent care and to support steady progress toward personal goals.

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