Ky Phoenix Jones, LMHC
Warm, affirming counseling for trauma and mood concerns
- Client-centered and collaborative
- Gender affirming support
- Trauma informed care
About Ky Phoenix Jones
Ky Phoenix Jones, LMHC, is a mental health counselor with 9 years of experience supporting adults, youth, and people in crisis, including work in forensic settings. Based in Hawaii, Ky focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes, and also works with grief, anger, sleep concerns, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Ky is especially committed to working with LGBTQ+ clients and offers gender-affirming care, with additional experience addressing attachment concerns, family-of-origin dynamics, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, body image, eating and food-related issues, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, domestic violence, communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disasters.
Ky approaches counseling from a client-centered, humanistic perspective that emphasizes respect, empathy, and the courage it can take to ask for support. Sessions are intended to be a welcoming place where clients can share openly, feel heard, and offer feedback so care can remain responsive and effective. Ky views therapy as a collaborative partnership and aims to keep sessions light-hearted and informal, inviting clients to show up as they are.
In addition to ongoing clinical work, Ky is a current doctoral candidate pursuing a PsyD, a Doctor of Psychology degree. Ky is also recently certified in EMDR and can offer this approach through video when appropriate. At this time, Ky is only taking text-based clients and typically checks messages at least twice daily, while acknowledging that responses may not always be immediate due to personal obligations. Ky understands that finding the right therapist can take time, especially after a difficult prior experience, and strives to provide a supportive and positive therapy experience.
Ky approaches counseling from a client-centered, humanistic perspective that emphasizes respect, empathy, and the courage it can take to ask for support. Sessions are intended to be a welcoming place where clients can share openly, feel heard, and offer feedback so care can remain responsive and effective. Ky views therapy as a collaborative partnership and aims to keep sessions light-hearted and informal, inviting clients to show up as they are.
In addition to ongoing clinical work, Ky is a current doctoral candidate pursuing a PsyD, a Doctor of Psychology degree. Ky is also recently certified in EMDR and can offer this approach through video when appropriate. At this time, Ky is only taking text-based clients and typically checks messages at least twice daily, while acknowledging that responses may not always be immediate due to personal obligations. Ky understands that finding the right therapist can take time, especially after a difficult prior experience, and strives to provide a supportive and positive therapy experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 shameIsolation / lonelinessLife 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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ky Phoenix Jones have?
Ky Phoenix Jones has 9 years of experience providing mental health counseling.
Is Ky Phoenix Jones a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ky Phoenix Jones is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). Licenses include HI LMHC MHC-773 and WA LMHC LH 61603527.
In which languages does Ky Phoenix Jones provide therapy?
Ky Phoenix Jones provides therapy in English.
Where is Ky Phoenix Jones located?
Ky Phoenix Jones is located in Hawaii.
How can I work with Ky Phoenix Jones as my therapist?
You can work with Ky Phoenix Jones through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ky Phoenix Jones work with international clients?
No. Ky Phoenix Jones does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ky Phoenix Jones cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-based approaches, made flexible online
Ky Phoenix Jones draws from several well-established approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can be especially useful when feelings become intense or hard to manage.Ky is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach often used with trauma and distressing memories. EMDR helps clients process difficult experiences in a structured way, at a pace that feels manageable and grounded.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Ky collaborates with clients to understand what they want from therapy and then tailors the approach based on needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting along the way as new insights emerge.
Online therapy can make support easier to fit into real life. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility and continuity between scheduled appointments.