Kendall Jones, LCSW

Kendall Jones shapes his psychotherapeutic work from a broad tapestry of life experiences, cross-cultural encounters, long travels, and ongoing personal inquiry. He often frames the therapeutic quest as a search for meaning and connection similar to the pilgrim figure in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist - a search for love, purpose, and something greater within oneself. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he combines formal training with a long history of real-world encounters to guide that search.

He recognizes that the journey toward understanding and healing can feel long and difficult. People may arrive feeling sad, numb, anxious, overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, betrayed, or uncertain about their identity or direction. Some have experienced trauma or loss that leaves daily life stripped of meaning, while others are grappling with relationship pain, questions of belonging, or the slow erosion of self-esteem. Kendall acknowledges these states from both professional and personal perspectives, and he centers that recognition in his approach.

His clinical stance is grounded in client-centered care that affirms strengths, sustains hope, and supports meaning-finding. He draws on psychology literature and his own lived experience to craft an honest, warm, and accepting therapeutic presence. Kendall integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas while maintaining an emphasis on compassion and practical support. He describes his role not as an all-knowing authority but as a caring companion who walks alongside someone as they navigate life changes and inner work.

Kendall brings 25 years of experience to his practice in California, offering a steady, reflective, and empathic style for people facing grief, trauma, relationship challenges, identity concerns, and other life transitions. His work is oriented toward helping people reclaim meaning, build resilience, and reconnect to sources of care and purpose.