Ky Phoenix Jones, LMHC - Therapist in Hawaii

Client-centered
EMDR offered via video
Text-based sessions

About Ky

Ky Phoenix Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing sleep problems alongside anxiety, depression, and life changes. Ky works in a down-to-earth way and aims to make each session feel welcoming and unpressured. They offer gender-affirming support for queer clients and focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.

Ky brings nine years of counseling experience from settings such as crisis care and forensic work. That background informs a calm, steady style when addressing trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and grief. Sessions are conversational and informal, with space to speak honestly about tough topics like shame, isolation, or relationship strain.

Their approach centers on the client and on building trust. Ky uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. They also draw from attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, and from cognitive-behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and routines that interfere with sleep and daily life.

Ky is a current doctoral candidate pursuing a PsyD and notes they have completed EMDR certification and offer EMDR via video. They communicate regularly with clients and ask for feedback to keep sessions useful and relevant. Message checking happens at least twice daily, with some limits for personal time.

Currently Ky provides support through text-based sessions. Prospective clients should review session format details before booking and select the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ky uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change repeating dynamics in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so the person can set their own goals and move at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift thought and behavior patterns that worsen anxiety, low mood, or sleep trouble.

Finding the right method is a shared process. Ky will work with each person to try approaches that match their goals and comfort, and will adjust plans based on what helps most. This is treated as a collaboration rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Ky currently offers text-based sessions, so confirm available formats before booking if you prefer other options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, check in during daytime hours, or have shorter focused messages rather than longer meetings. Talk with Ky during the matching steps about scheduling, typical response times, and how to shape sessions to fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Hawaii, Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ky commonly help with?

Ky works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and sleep problems among other areas.

What is Ky's counseling style like?

The style is client-centered and informal, with an emphasis on listening, practical tools, and collaboration to set goals and track progress.

How much clinical experience does Ky have?

Ky has nine years of experience working in mental health settings that have included crisis care and forensic work.

What credentials and location are listed for Ky?

Ky holds the LMHC credential and is licensed as HI LMHC and WA LMHC LH, and practices from Hawaii.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and Ky is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does Ky provide?

Ky currently provides text-based sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ky?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.