- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Caregiver support
About Jonathon
Jonathon Yassanye is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience working in adult mental health in California. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, questions about sexuality and LGBT issues, and those trying to find life purpose.
Jonathon uses direct conversation and practical techniques to help people manage overwhelming emotions. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. He also uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person.
His background includes internships and clinical work in community health settings and agencies focused on aging and caregiver support. That work included psychoeducation for caregivers and learning assessment tools for cognitive changes. He has clinical experience with mood disorders, grief, and issues that come with caregiving for older adults.
In sessions he blends short-term strategies and deeper exploration. That can mean working on coping skills and behavioral experiments one week, and looking at past experiences that shape current patterns another week. He also uses mindfulness exercises to help with emotion regulation and focus.
People meet Jonathon to get clear, usable steps for daily life. He asks what a better week would look like and then helps build small changes toward that. To start, he asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can outline goals together.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jonathon uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and letting the client guide what matters most in sessions. This approach helps people clarify values, priorities, and immediate concerns in a conversational way.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and aims to test small changes, such as trying a different response to stress or experimenting with new routines to reduce anxiety and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathon treats the choice of method as collaborative. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most.
Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone take part from a location that is more convenient for them. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt exercises used in CBT and mindfulness to work well in an online setting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexuality and life purpose concerns, among other adult mental health topics.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to identify patterns and try small, practical changes that can shift day-to-day functioning.
What is his clinical experience?
He has eight years of experience in adult mental health, including work with caregiver support, aging-related issues, grief, and mood disorders.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in California.
Does he work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats he is offering at the time you sign up.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.