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About Keona Doctor LSW 

Keona recieved a masters degree Social work from the University of Kanses. She specializes in working with individuals, and families through life transitions, gender equality and navigating societal norms.  Keona has experience in both private practice and partial hospitalization settings, treating issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and (sexual) trauma. She is adamant about addressing matters surrounding high conflict relationships, communication, first and second-generational challenges, grief and loss, and complex family dynamics.

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Specialties

  • Depression, Anxiety and Mood disorders 

  • Family Therapy – Family Conflict

  • Life Transitions

  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Suicidal Ideation & Self Harm

  • Identity Exploration, Development,

  •  Intersectionality, e.g., racial, gender, sexual orientation

  • Depression/ Anxiety

  • Parenting Support

  • Personality Disorders 

  • Difficulties with Self-Esteem

  • Professional/Career Issues

  • Stress Management

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Trauma

  • Spirituality

  • Coping Skills

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My Story

I work with clients to develop a deeper understanding of their context and developing self awareness. As humans, we are born with a variety of emotions and are given no skills to regulate them; I will challenge the people I work with to further analyze the purpose of feelings and the function of their behaviors as they simultaneously respond to them. Within the therapeutic relationship, I will continuously offer a safe and non-judgemental space. As a therapist, I know that I will not be given trust- I will have to earn it. I intend to provide a collaborative environment where the people I work with will be given choice and options to develop a sense of their own autonomy within the therapeutic relationship. I value honesty, trust, repair, and humor, and prioritize aligning my actions with my values within my work with others. I use  solution-focused, client-centered approach with all modalities. In other words, the focus is on how dynamics within a client’s relationship with themselves, family, partner, workplace, etc., manifests in their life and how the various identities and intersections play a role. It always begins with the relationship one has with themself. In order to understand the surrounding systems, one must comprehend how those systems show up within themselves as well. I am a strong believer that your healing will always begin, progress, and conclude with you.

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I am mindful of the communities I work with and aim to decrease barriers marginalized communities and POC are up against. Every individual I work with is different, being their own system within systems that have caused/ continue to perpetuate trans-generational/ generational, persistent trauma. I am a healing space for marginalized individuals and groups and apply evidence based approaches to all. I utilize my skills by applying  Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Exposure Therapy. I support individuals (13+) with ptsd, c-ptsd, ocd, adhd, anxiety, depression, interpersonal and relational conflict, self-esteem, identity, eating disorders, and life transitions.​

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My integrative and systemic style of therapy is tailored to the unique needs of those I work with while considering the individual, relational, and cultural components of one’s being. I am  culturally sensitive with a deep appreciation in working with people of diverse backgrounds.

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