Jonathan Edwards, LPCC, LPC
Practical, strengths-based counseling for life transitions
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- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Direct supportive style
About Jonathan
He views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical changes people can try between meetings. Jonathan uses straightforward talk, questions that help reframe problems, and small experiments to test new ways of handling situations.
His approach often combines listening deeply with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. He also uses narrative ideas to help people rewrite how they think about past events and current roles. This mix supports work on issues like relationships, career stress, grief, addiction concerns, and self-esteem.
Jonathan pays attention to how earlier family experiences and attachment issues shape today's patterns. He will help a client identify repeating dynamics and choose different responses. The goal is clearer choices rather than blaming or reliving old hurts.
People who want a direct, respectful, and strengths-focused helper may find this approach useful. To start, be ready to talk about practical goals and small steps you want to try between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas, California
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the client’s lead. In practice this looks like open questions, reflection, and building on the client’s own goals to guide sessions. It helps people who need space to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical skill building. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood when clients want concrete tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what is most helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to tailor sessions to a person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people share worksheets or exercises electronically and test behavioral changes between meetings without rearranging a full day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as abandonment and attachment issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is respectful and practical, combining attentive listening with action-oriented tools. He focuses on strengths and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with clients on anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people based where his licensing covers practice in Texas.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.