Dr. Keelon Hinton

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. It is truly an honor and a pleasure to be allowed to be a part of your journey toward finding the best version of who you are.

My mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered care that supports individuals, couples, families, and groups in becoming the best versions of themselves.

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Martin, a Masters degree in Psychology from Marshall University in West Virginia, a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling from Marshall University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. I currently have licensure in West Virginia, Ohio, and Florida.

Clients should know that I am a warm, down-to-earth, and compassionate therapist who genuinely cares about helping people grow, heal, and become the best version of themselves. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged. I believe in speaking life into people and helping them recognize their strengths, even during difficult seasons.

Through our work together, I strive to help clients find greater balance, peace, clarity, and purpose in their lives. I am committed to walking alongside each client with care, honesty, and encouragement, doing all I can to support their healing and personal growth.

My Approach

My mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered care that supports individuals, couples, families, and groups in becoming the best versions of themselves.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion, insight, and practical strategies for change. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, while also incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier relationships.

Most importantly, my primary clinical orientation is Schema Therapy. I believe that many of the struggles we face in adulthood are deeply connected to early life experiences, childhood wounds, and unresolved trauma. These experiences can shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we respond in relationships. A major part of my work is helping clients understand how childhood trauma and unmet emotional needs may continue to show up in their present lives, especially in patterns of attachment, trust, communication, self-worth, and emotional vulnerability.

I often view trauma like weeds: if we only cut down what appears on the surface, it may provide temporary relief, but the roots remain and the pain can continue to grow back in different ways. True healing often requires us to gently and carefully identify the roots, understand where they came from, and begin the work of removing them so that peace, balance, and growth can take their place. My goal is to help clients not only manage symptoms, but also understand themselves more deeply, heal from the inside out, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What clients can expect from a first session

During our first session, the focus is on beginning to build a strong therapeutic relationship and getting to know one another. I will take time to introduce myself, explain my therapeutic approach, and help you understand the theoretical framework that guides my work, including how I view healing, trauma, emotional patterns, and personal growth.

This session is also an opportunity for you to share more about yourself, what brings you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, and what you hope to gain from the process. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and supported as we begin this work together.

We will also use the first session to identify your goals and begin developing a course of action for moving forward. Together, we will discuss what areas of your life you would like to focus on, what changes you hope to see, and how therapy can help you move toward greater balance, peace, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself.