Hi there, I'm Jonathan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Congratulations on taking your first step toward wellness and recovery! I specialize in helping people with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, marital/pre-marital issues, and more. It is my personal and professional commitment to assist and support you in any way possible on this journey of change. I have been practicing therapy since 2005 and completed my Bachelor's degree at Appalchian State University in Boone NC (class of 2003). I completed my Master's in MFT Psychology at Phillips Graduate Institute of Psychology in Chatsworth, CA (class of 2005).
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I always begin by exploring your reasons for seeking therapy and your desired outcomes. I conduct a detailed assessment that focuses on multiple domains of life (background, relationships past and present. From there we will mutually decide the best course of treatment for you. If you think we might be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out today. You can further expect empathy, understanding, and professionalism as well as an honest opinion when asked.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a variety of techniques including CBT, Solution Focused, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Family Systems. I am nationally accredited as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I help my clients find their inner peace, develop coping skills for inter/intrapersonal struggles, and gain insight and focus to possess healthy cognitions and lifestyle choices.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am empathetic, calm, direct when needed, psycho-educational and overall interactive with clients. I find the more mutual interaction there is, the more learning one receives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues Chronic Pain Coping Skills Depression Grief Life Transitions Marital and Premarital Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Parenting Self Esteem Trauma and PTSD