- CBT
- ACT
- EMDR
About Jonathan
Jonathan Semro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing grief, ADHD, mood struggles, and questions about life purpose. He also focuses on concerns such as communication problems, fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and isolation.
Before becoming an LPC, he spent 24 years serving as a Christian pastor and later completed training in professional counseling. That background shapes how he talks with people about values, beliefs, and the role faith may or may not play in their care. He offers clients the choice of faith-informed or non-faith approaches and follows the client’s lead about what feels appropriate.
In sessions he uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). He also draws on client-centered listening and elements from couples work with the Gottman Method where relevant. Sessions focus on concrete problems and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
Jonathan aims to listen, reflect what he hears, and help clients sort priorities and goals. He encourages people to direct the pace and focus of their therapy. For those coping with grief, trauma, or life transitions, he works to identify manageable next steps and everyday strategies that fit the person’s life.
Clients who want to begin are asked to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Jonathan does not accept international clients.
How Jonathan uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Jonathan commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in practical, goal-focused work. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses exercises to try different responses. It often helps with mood issues, anxiety, and practical habits that get in the way of daily life.He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which explores personal values and small, concrete actions aligned with those values. ACT can help when someone feels directionless after a life change by focusing on what matters and on manageable steps toward those things.
EMDR is another method he draws on for trauma-related symptoms. It involves structured processing of distressing memories with therapist-guided techniques and can be used when past events continue to cause strong emotional or physical reactions.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss options based on the client’s concerns, preferences, and goals, and may blend methods as appropriate. Clients decide how much faith-based material, if any, is included.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into busy schedules by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins between commitments. Others prefer a longer session to focus on deeper processing. Jonathan will work with each person to find a structure that matches their needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He focuses on grief and ADHD and also helps with mood issues, post-traumatic stress, isolation, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose questions.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical approaches like CBT and ACT to clarify values and small steps forward, and will work collaboratively to set short-term goals.
What is his background in counseling?
He has four years of experience as an LPC and previously spent 24 years working as a Christian pastor before training in professional counseling.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and sees clients in that jurisdiction.
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 fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.
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