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Jonathan Semro

Practical, listening-centered counseling with evidence-based tools

LPC Texas

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, ADHD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Semro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who combines several evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate grief, ADHD, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on four years of formal counseling experience and a prior 24-year background in pastoral work to offer a perspective that integrates practical therapeutic skills with attention to each person’s story. Jonathan emphasizes listening carefully and shaping treatment around the client’s priorities.

His work frequently addresses issues such as mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, isolation, and struggles with guilt or forgiveness. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR trauma work, and client-centered principles to support clients as they set and pursue goals.

Jonathan aims to collaborate with clients about whether faith-informed methods are part of care, honoring each individual’s preferences while maintaining a nonjudgmental stance. Clients can expect a practical, respectful approach that centers their choices and goals.

He seeks to create a therapeutic pace that fits the person in front of him and to help translate insights into everyday change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jonathan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for mood, anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges. CBT focuses on changing thought and action patterns to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed steps toward meaningful living. ACT can be useful for struggles with grief, avoidance, and life-purpose concerns by emphasizing flexible, values-driven action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he approaches this collaboratively. He will work with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods that suit the situation, adjusting over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes his services adaptable to different schedules and comfort levels. These formats support ongoing work whether someone prefers real-time conversation or the convenience of messaging, helping clients maintain consistency and access care amid busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with grief and ADHD as primary specialties and also focuses on areas like mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, and issues related to fatherhood and forgiveness.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions blend client-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR, and he collaborates with clients to shape the approach to their needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counseling experience and previously spent 24 years working as a Christian pastor, which informs his perspective and skills.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TX LPC 91259 and practices in Texas.
Which languages does he offer sessions in and are international clients accepted?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English