- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Jonathan
Jonathan Carlson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ matters, intimacy-related concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
Jonathan keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He encourages people to talk about what feels hard and what they want to change. He listens for practical patterns and works with clients to try new ways of responding to stressful situations.
His approach draws on client-centered methods, which prioritize the person's perspective and goals. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and mood problems. Solution-focused work helps set clear, short-term goals and build on small wins.
Jonathan has supported people navigating body image, sexuality, kink and BDSM contexts, and relationship concerns such as communication problems, infidelity, and non-monogamous arrangements. He also works with panic attacks, mood disorders, and issues some men face around identity and connection.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-minded. Jonathan helps people notice patterns, develop simple skills, and test changes between sessions. He asks questions, offers feedback, and invites clients to track what works so progress is visible and concrete.
He practices in New York and conducts work in English. People who want to start are encouraged to use the site’s appointment flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How Jonathan uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities, with the therapist listening closely and responding to what matters most. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood while they try new ways of coping.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and tools to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and building on existing strengths. It is useful when someone wants concrete steps and small measurable changes to improve daily functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jonathan collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or circumstances change.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, support shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions when bandwidth is limited or a brief phone or video meeting better suits a schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBTQ issues, intimacy concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, using questions and feedback to build practical skills over time.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a counselor in New York.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs set?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.