Kennedy Jones

Kennedy is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston University, where she was a Division I track athlete, and holds dual Master’s degrees in Counseling and Forensic Psychology from Holy Names University.

Kennedy has also received specialized training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Early Childhood Mental Health at UCSF, and she remains committed to ongoing education and professional development as a way to better serve her clients’ diverse needs.

Kennedy embraces a warm and person-centered approach to therapy,
createing a safe and welcoming space for clients to express themselves authentically. In her work with children aged 2-18, Kennedy cultivates trust and compassion, guiding young clients through the intricacies of their emotions and relationships. She uses a combination of child-led play, art, and talk therapy techniques to nurture emotional awareness, self-esteem, social skills, and regulation.

Kennedy’s passion also extends to supporting individuals of all
ages who are pursuing athletics and competition. Drawing from her own background as a former college athlete, Kennedy understands high level competition and the balancing act and focus it requires. She brings relatable and supportive perspectives grounded in Solution-Focused and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients meet their goals.

Kennedy prioritizes building positive therapeutic relationships and collaborates closely with clients and families to understand their unique needs. She is dedicated to meeting children and families where they are in their journeys, while incorporating both culturally sensitive and trauma-informed/healing
approaches into her care.

Kennedy’s journey in the mental health field began with her experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy, where she focused on teaching new skills, creating tailored treatment plans, and working together with caregivers and providers to ensure the well-being and safety of children primarily on the autism spectrum. More recently, Kennedy brings considerable experience through her work in community mental health. Her roles have involved providing classroom consultation, individual therapy, child-parent therapy, and group therapy for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students in various
school-based and clinic settings.

A Bay Area native, Kennedy enjoys fitness activities like running and hiking, spending time with her kittens, traveling with loved ones, trying new restaurants, and immersing herself in new hobbies and crafts.

Kennedy is accepting clients of all ages for tele-health and in-person sessions with clients in California.

Registered AMFT #135520. Our AMFTs like Kennedy receive weekly supervision from our team of licensed supervisors.

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