About Jonathan
Jonathan Gerson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses a human-centered approach to help people navigate life transitions and emotional strain. He draws on client-centered care and mindfulness to create calm, focused sessions. Jonathan speaks plainly and aims to make conversations feel manageable for people under stress.
He has twelve years of formal experience as an LMHC in Washington and many more years working with older adults. That history shapes his work with grief, caregiving stress, dementia-related changes, and retirement adjustment.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and struggles around intimacy and identity. In sessions he listens first and follows each person’s lead. He uses narrative techniques to help people tell their stories differently and motivational interviewing to uncover what will actually change.
Mindfulness practices are used when people want straightforward tools to reduce anxiety and stay present. Jonathan also works with issues tied to health and aging, including cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and veteran-related matters. He offers support around gender dysphoria, LGBT concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and seasonal affective disorder.
People meet him for short-term coaching or longer work when coping with life changes, caregiving burnout, or grief. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different routines and needs.
Using Client-Centered and Mindfulness Approaches Online
Jonathan often draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. That approach helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around what matters most to them. He also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple techniques for managing anxiety and staying present in stressful moments. These practices are useful for worries, stress, and mood concerns.Narrative therapy is another tool he brings to online work; it helps people reframe life stories and find different ways to respond to problems. Together, these approaches give practical ways to cope with grief, caregiving strain, identity questions, and life changes. Finding the right mix is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when schedules are tight. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing coaching between longer meetings. These options make it easier to get steady support while balancing work, caregiving, or health demands.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Washington
- Languages
- English