Works with
How Jonathan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jonathan
Jonathan Gerson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of experience. He practices from Washington and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, anger, and other life changes. He uses approachable methods to help people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
He favors client-centered work that focuses on the person's own goals and strengths. He also draws on Jungian ideas about meaning and narrative therapy techniques that help people reframe their life stories.
Background and approach
These approaches aim to make conversations practical and grounded rather than abstract. In sessions he listens for what matters most and then helps shape small, doable steps. That can mean learning mindfulness skills for managing stress, using motivational interviewing to build momentum for change, or untangling patterns that fuel recurring arguments and anger.
The emphasis is on what the client wants to change and realistic ways to get there. Jonathan has additional focus areas that include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, cancer-related adjustment, gender dysphoria, veteran issues, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and seasonal affective disorder.
People who choose his practice can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and attention to personal meaning. Sessions aim to strengthen self-esteem, ease transitions, and reduce the day-to-day burden of symptoms so people can better manage daily life.
What Jonathan works with
Everything Jonathan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jonathan's practice.
- LGBT
- Grief
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Jonathan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches That Guide Online Sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and strengths. The therapist listens without judgement and helps shape steps that fit daily life. This approach is useful for people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, or major life changes.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to calm the body and reduce reactivity. It can help with stress, anxiety, and managing impulses that lead to angry outbursts. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps rewrite those stories in more helpful ways.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that feel useful, and adjust based on what actually helps. That collaborative stance makes it easier to find an approach that fits the person's habits and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face from separate locations, phone is helpful when a headset or lower bandwidth is needed, live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Jonathan
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, intimacy challenges, compassion fatigue, and life transition issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, often using mindfulness and narrative techniques to reframe problems and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 12 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with adult concerns related to aging, grief, and long-term adjustment.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the credential LMHC and practices in Washington.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.