- Client-centered approach
- Gender affirming care
- EMDR via video
About Ky
Ky Phoenix Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii with nine years of clinical experience. Ky works with adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, LGBT-related concerns, and struggles such as guilt and shame. They describe their sessions as informal and down-to-earth, and invite people to come as they are.
Ky takes a client-centered, humanistic approach that centers the person's own goals and feedback. They describe the work as a partnership and prioritize practical, real conversations rather than clinical distance. Sessions are described as light-hearted at times and focused on helping people talk through what is hardest for them.
Their background includes work with forensic, adult, youth, and crisis clients. Ky is a current doctoral candidate working toward a PsyD and has experience offering EMDR via video. They emphasize gender-affirming care and express a particular commitment to working with queer people on issues of identity, relationships, and related stressors.
Ky notes they check messages at least twice a day and that response times can vary when personal matters arise. Current messaging-based session options and scheduling are handled through the site process, which uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
The therapist practices in English and does not accept international clients. Prospective clients start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session.
How Ky applies therapeutic approaches online
Ky commonly blends client-centered work with evidence-based methods to support people addressing trauma, anxiety, and relationship or identity concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around the person's priorities; it helps when someone needs a respectful, non-directive space to sort feelings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories; in Ky's practice this has been offered via video and can be useful for trauma-related symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is practical for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood changes.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Ky will talk with each person about goals, past experience in therapy, and what feels most helpful. They adjust methods over time rather than committing to a single route up front.
If you prefer online work, confirm the specific session options before booking. The biography indicates messaging-based sessions are currently used and EMDR has been offered by video. Online formats can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a day. Talk with Ky through the initial matching process to clarify the format and rhythm that will fit your life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ky work with?
Ky works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, LGBT-related issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame and grief.
How would Ky describe their therapeutic style?
They use a client-centered, humanistic approach that emphasizes collaboration and direct feedback. Sessions are typically informal and focus on practical conversation.
What is Ky's professional background?
Ky has nine years of counseling experience and has worked with forensic, adult, youth, and crisis clients. They are also a current PsyD doctoral candidate.
Which credentials and location apply to this profile?
Ky is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii. The practice location listed is Hawaii.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes that Ky currently works with text-based clients and has offered EMDR via video. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ky?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.