About Jonathan
Jonathan Wicks is a licensed clinical social worker in California with nine years of experience helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. He talks plainly and offers steady support while people sort through painful memories, shame, or confusion about their next steps.
He focuses on trauma and abuse, including sexual assault, and on related issues such as post-traumatic stress, guilt, and shame. He also helps people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, and depression.
How Jonathan works
Sessions aim to be a place where difficult thoughts and feelings can be named without judgment. In sessions he works to build a calm, open atmosphere so clients can speak honestly about what is happening in their lives. Conversations move at a client’s pace and focus on practical ways to feel a bit better between meetings.
The approach is collaborative - therapist and client set goals together. Jonathan’s background includes nearly a decade in clinical work across a range of concerns. He draws on that experience when helping people manage anxiety and stress or process traumatic experiences.
His California license is LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. People who choose him typically want straightforward support, clear next steps, and a clinician who listens without judgment. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jonathan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process trauma and reduce anxiety. One common approach focuses on grounding and processing traumatic memories in small, manageable steps so distress decreases over time and daily functioning improves. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, pacing, and simple behavioral steps to interrupt anxious cycles.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist discusses different methods and helps clients choose what fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls provide a face-to-face feel for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, and more frequent contact when that helps maintain momentum. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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