Jonathan Gerson, LMHC

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Narrative-minded counselor helping people rewrite their stories

Details

Name	Jonathan Gerson
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Jonathan

Jonathan Gerson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington. He brings 12 years of experience to his work and focuses on helping people tell their stories and make sense of difficult changes. Jonathan uses Narrative ideas alongside client-centered and Jungian approaches.

That means he listens for personal stories and themes, and then helps people rewrite those stories in more helpful ways. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit a person's needs.

Background and approach

People come to him for things like grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with life changes, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and seasonal mood shifts.

His practice includes work with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Jonathan emphasizes practical conversation and paced reflection rather than technical jargon. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

People who want to begin can select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

His listing names LGBT, Grief, Compassion fatigue among the things Jonathan works with, alongside the areas below.

LGBT
Grief
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Gender dysphoria
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jonathan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jonathan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and client-focused care delivered online

Jonathan combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered and Jungian ideas to help people notice the stories that shape their feelings and behavior. Narrative Therapy looks at how events are woven into a life story and helps people separate themselves from unhelpful labels. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person sets the pace and goals. Jungian ideas bring attention to symbols, dreams, and deeper life themes that some people find useful when processing loss or identity questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Jonathan will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and new concerns show up.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels most helpful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on slower connections. Live chat and text messaging make short check-ins or between-session support possible without a full appointment. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different life situations.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?

He works with grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addiction issues, anger, low self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing aging, caregiver strain, cancer, end-of-life matters, and seasonal mood shifts.

What is his overall therapeutic style like?

Jonathan draws on Narrative ideas and a client-centered stance to help people identify and reframe their personal stories. He may add mindfulness practices or motivational interviewing techniques when those approaches fit a person's goals.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 12 years of professional experience as a mental health counselor and has focused on work with older adults and life transitions over many years.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - licensed in Washington. His practice is based in Washington state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Jonathan provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different communication preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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