My name is Jonathan Closner and I have been providing therapeutic and clinical counseling services to clients for over 15 years. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and also a nationally certified counselor (NCC). I hold dual a dual masters in mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy. As a therapist I utilize clinical interventions and techniques that are individualized to unique issues of the client. I have extensive training and experience in evidence based treatments such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). In addition, I am also trained in sex therapy and incorporate sex positive approaches with clients. In my experience I find that an integration of clinical modalities is often most effective and appreciated by clients. Overall I approach my work with clients from a strength-based perspective. I believe that clients possess the strengths and resources within their lives to be successful in overcoming the challenges and problems that they face. These challenges come in the form of mental health problems, relationship issues, or other stressors that arise out of life circumstance. My commitment is to use the most appropriate techniques and interventions that allow clients to resolve problems, reduce symptoms, and increase personal strengths and skills for dealing with these issues in the future. Clinical areas of experience and expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, sexual problems, sexual orientation, LGBTQ issues, relationships and sex, alternative lifestyles, and substance use disorders. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. You may schedule online or if you have further questions about scheduling please call or the office: 1 (786) 755-1863 reception+Jonathan335@growtherapy.com
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together we will spend time discussing therapy expectations and goals. We will also spend time understanding the reasons for therapy at the present time followed by gathering social, familial, and other historical information about your life.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am empathetic, down to earth, and highly experienced. I am also very genuine and use a very open and honest communication style with my clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
LGBTQ+, men's issues, intimacy and sexual issues, sexual orientation, anxiety and depression in men,
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for the past 15 years to help clients become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so that can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be a very helpful tool — either alone or in combination with other therapies — in treating mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. I often integrate CBT with other therapeutic modalities specific to a client's needs.
Sex Therapy
I am a sex positive therapist trained in sex therapy approaches to assist clients. I use sex therapy to help clients overcome various sexual problems such as low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, or pain during sex. In addition, sex therapy is used to assist clients work through shame based messages that they have learned over the years which are negatively impacting their sex lives. I assist my clients in developing a more positive approach to sex in their lives.
Couples Counseling
I have over 15 years of experience working with couples using an integrative approach to therapy. Adopting an integrative approach to therapy has allowed me to use methods that are most appropriate for the couple. These may include approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, or intimacy and sex therapy.