Jonathan Carlson
Compassionate, practical therapy for sexual and relational concerns
LMHC New York
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jonathan
Jonathan Carlson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who draws on client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people navigate stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical strategies to address panic symptoms, low self-esteem, and depressive patterns while fostering greater motivation and confidence. With six years of clinical experience, Jonathan blends structured skill-building with attention to each person’s lived experience.
He also brings focused experience with LGBTQ issues, intimacy and sexuality concerns, and a variety of relationship configurations including polyamory and non-monogamous dynamics. Additional areas he addresses include body image, communication problems, infidelity, domestic violence, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture.
Jonathan seeks to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported in exploring difficult feelings and trying new approaches to change. Jonathan aims to empower clients to take concrete steps toward a more satisfying life, supporting growth through collaborative goal-setting and practical interventions drawn from solution-focused approaches and CBT.
Online approaches that combine skills and empathy
Jonathan integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood concerns by teaching practical coping skills. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore identity, intimacy, and self-esteem at their own pace. Solution-focused ideas are also used to help set concrete goals and identify small steps toward improvement.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and priorities, then tailors the balance of CBT, client-centered support, and solution-focused techniques to fit those goals. That joint planning helps ensure sessions remain relevant and actionable while honoring the client's experience.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins, or work through challenges from home or another convenient location, supporting consistent progress over time.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English