About Jonathan
Jonathan Yustman is a California-licensed LPCC with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on practical ways to ease stress and anxiety and to build greater confidence. He talks plainly and offers steady support while people make changes in their lives.
He helps people who are facing relationship challenges and career frustration. He also supports those coping with life changes and working to boost self-esteem. Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in everyday steps rather than jargon.
How Jonathan works
Jonathan adapts conversation and the plan to fit each person’s situation. He listens for what matters most and sets small, realistic goals. He pays attention to how stress shows up day to day and looks for workable ways to reduce it.
In sessions he uses evidence-based techniques and straightforward guidance to build motivation and confidence. He helps people sort priorities, practice new responses, and prepare for tough conversations at work or home. Progress often comes from consistent, manageable changes.
People who choose him can expect a respectful and compassionate tone. He emphasizes empowerment and practical tools rather than lengthy theory. The work is paced to match each person’s readiness for change.
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
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Jonathan uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety through practice and rehearsal. This involves learning breathing and attention strategies, then applying them to real situations to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.Another useful method centers on building confidence and motivation by setting small, concrete goals. Sessions break challenges into manageable steps, track progress, and adjust plans so tasks feel achievable. This helps with work-related goals, relationship conversations, and rebuilding self-esteem after setbacks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques that fit your situation. Decisions about methods are collaborative and may change as you make progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller connection is helpful. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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