- Anger and coping
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Keisha
Keisha Hawthorne-Jones is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland holding LICSW and LCSW-C credentials, with 19 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, motivation, and anger. She also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related challenges.
Keisha starts from the idea that each person knows their own story best. She asks questions and listens to what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on recognizing existing strengths that help with day-to-day challenges.
Her approach blends client-centered work with goal-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns that keep problems going and to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques help with attention and calming intense feelings, while Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy support short-term change and clearer goals.
In sessions she helps people name what fuels their anger and frustration and then tries alternative responses. Conversations include concrete skills for handling tense moments at home or at work, and ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks. Keisha also offers coaching-style guidance when people want practical plans for next steps.
People who choose her can expect clear, direct conversation and collaborative planning. To begin, users follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Keisha uses client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to keep sessions practical. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the clients priorities and focuses on strengths. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes that reduce stress and anger.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and calming skills that people can practice between sessions. Mindfulness helps with strong emotions by training small, repeatable exercises for breathing and noticing triggers. Together these approaches aim to reduce reactivity and build clearer choices in tense moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Keisha collaborates with each person to select methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. This makes sessions more practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a workday. Talk with her during the matching steps about how to structure appointments so they work with regular routines and commitments.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical, goal-focused tools drawn from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of professional social work experience to her practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.