- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Social anxiety focus
About Jonathan
Jonathan "Jon" Briery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 39 years of clinical experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression, and supports those facing family-related concerns. He also works with issues such as panic, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
Jon keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters day to day. He listens to what a person is facing, offers practical ways to manage symptoms, and talks through steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and paced to the person's comfort level.
His background includes long-term work with people dealing with substance use and process addictions, as well as adults navigating relationship strains, blended family challenges, and caregiving stress. He has substantial experience addressing chronic pain, illness, and disability alongside mood concerns.
In sessions he helps people recognize patterns, test small behavior changes, and practice skills for handling panic and social situations. He also supports people working on communication problems, commitment questions, or recovery from separation and divorce.
People who choose Jon can expect a pragmatic approach that focuses on clear steps and real-life problem solving. He offers guidance for handling setbacks and building routines that fit everyday life. To begin, he asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Jonathan "Jon" Briery uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and behavior change. One common approach involves practicing coping skills for anxiety and panic in small, manageable steps so people can test what works in everyday situations. Another approach focuses on addressing addictive behaviors through structured strategies that change routines and reduce triggers, paired with techniques to manage cravings and urges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jon treats the selection of techniques as a collaborative process. He discusses goals, preferences, and real-world constraints with each person and adjusts methods based on what helps most over time.
If you prefer online work, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and for working on skills in the environments where challenges occur. Licensed professionals can adapt the same practical techniques used in person to an online setting so progress can continue without requiring in-person visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and related concerns such as panic attacks, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward, focusing on clear steps and skills people can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 39 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, addiction, and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.