- Cognitive behavioral work
- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jon
Dr. Jon Mandracchia is a Missouri Psychologist (MO Psychologist 2016001839) with six years of experience working with adults. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and parenting problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He offers straightforward, practical help rather than quick fixes.
Jon favors a cognitive approach that looks at how thoughts and beliefs shape feelings and behavior. He helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful ones. Relationship patterns and how people interact with others are often part of the work.
He brings experience from outpatient clinics, medical and psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, and correctional settings. That range gives him familiarity with different life circumstances and how problems show up in daily routines.
Jon also uses client-centered ideas that focus on the person’s own goals and strengths. He aims to build a straightforward working relationship, and he is comfortable using humor to ease tension when appropriate. His style is practical and direct.
In sessions he helps people set clear goals, stay motivated, and practice skills that can be used outside of therapy. Change is framed as something the person does, with the psychologist helping to clarify steps and track progress.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and strengths. In practice that means the therapist asks about what matters most to the client, listens closely, and helps the client shape concrete goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing out different ways of thinking, and practicing new behavior strategies between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and make it easier to notice thoughts and emotions without getting swept away by them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean focusing more on thought work, practicing mindfulness skills, or using short solution-focused checks to keep momentum.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and let people fit meetings into work breaks or evenings. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work well in an online conversation, and the therapist will help choose a format that suits the client’s routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes cognitive approaches while using client-centered methods and mindfulness. The work is practical and goal-focused, with attention to thoughts and relationship patterns.
What experience does he have?
He has six years of experience providing services in outpatient clinics, medical and psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, and correctional settings.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he located?
He is a Missouri Psychologist with the credential MO Psychologist 2016001839 and is based in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.