Therapist profile
Jonathan Nelson III, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related issues
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jonathan
Jonathan Nelson III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting pressures, and other life changes.
He writes plainly about how hard it can be to ask for help. He knows what it is to feel stuck, to keep going on autopilot, or to wear a mask to avoid being a burden. He focuses on helping people stop avoiding difficult feelings and make concrete decisions about the next step.
In therapy he draws on practical, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions are focused on clear goals, skills people can use day to day, and learning how to act differently when emotions pull them off course.
Jonathan’s background includes direct psychotherapy in nonprofit settings, correctional facilities, private practice, clinical administration, supervision, mentoring, and work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. That range shapes a grounded, pragmatic approach to problems that often show up at home and work.
He encourages people to stop letting life happen to them and to take active steps toward change. If someone is ready to make a decision and begin, he aims to help them set reachable goals and practice small shifts that add up over time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jonathan blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with practical, solution-focused steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying new patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with skills from CBT, shifting to ACT exercises, or using motivational interviewing to tackle substance use or behavior change. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, allow for shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce the need to be on camera when that would be tiring. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help therapy fit everyday life while focusing on the same therapeutic work as in-person sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, career matters, depression, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods and talks plainly about problems. Expect work on skills, habits, and small behavioral changes tied to your goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience across direct therapy, clinical administration, supervision, mentoring, and work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.