About Jonathan
Jonathan Gerson uses client-centered and narrative approaches to guide people through major life changes. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience in Washington. He listens first, then helps people find practical steps that match their values and day-to-day life.
He often draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness to help people understand patterns and calm strong emotions. Sessions can include guided reflection, gentle exploration of life stories, and concrete skills for stress and anxiety.
How Jonathan works
Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants support making changes around addiction, health habits, or other goals. Gerson has worked with older adults and with concerns that come up during aging, such as grief, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, and changes after retirement.
He also supports people dealing with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions, and issues of intimacy or identity. Common focuses include depression, anxiety, ADHD, compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. He also addresses cancer-related stress, seasonal affective disorder, veteran and armed forces issues, and caregiver burdens.
Sessions combine listening, storytelling, and practical tools. People can expect an approach that respects their history and looks for steps they can use right away.
Jonathan lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Jonathan works with
The areas below are the ones Jonathan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes your concerns, helps you find your own answers, and supports realistic steps you want to try. Narrative therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about their lives and problems. It helps separate the person from the problem and can be done through conversation and written exercises during video or text sessions.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to calm the body and notice thoughts without judgment. Those practices can be guided during video calls or reinforced with brief text prompts between sessions. The therapist will work with each person to choose which approaches make the most sense given their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as progress and needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, homework, or when message-based reflection fits better into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into different routines and locations.
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A practical next step
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