Keith Jones, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in South Carolina

ACT methods
CBT techniques
Attachment focus

About Keith

Keith Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW (Florida) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW (Alabama) with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and life transitions. He also helps with stress, grief, parenting concerns, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.

Keith uses practical, talk-based methods to help people manage strong emotions and change difficult patterns. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and on acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and next steps. Attachment-based perspectives help him look at how early relationships shape present reactions.

In sessions he focuses on clear skills and small steps a person can try between meetings. He practices elements from dialectical behavior approaches for emotional regulation and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. He tailors what happens in session to the problem a person brings, like stress at work or social anxiety in public situations.

Clients can expect calm, straightforward conversations about current problems and coping options. Keith pays attention to how identity and life context affect concerns, including issues related to LGBT identity and adoption and foster care experiences. He also works with complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and co-occurring health issues.

Keith is based in South Carolina and offers help in English. He combines long experience with practical methods so people can try manageable changes and track what helps over time.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It is useful for ongoing anxiety and for making decisions during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments. CBT is often applied to anxiety, social fears, mood, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and pick or combine approaches based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a weekday or evening routine. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time so people can attend more consistently. Discuss practical arrangements like session length, camera use, and whether notes or worksheets will be sent between meetings so sessions match everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-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 issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice 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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, stress, grief, parenting questions, intimacy issues, self-esteem and related concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses practical, talk-based methods with skills training. Expect a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and attachment-informed work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience as a practicing social worker and clinician.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from South Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Fees vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model 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.