- Stress and anxiety
- Anger and relationships
- Addictions and trauma
About Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Behler is an LCMHC and an LPC based in Alabama with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and anger. He also addresses addictions and life changes that make day-to-day functioning harder.
He writes that people sometimes feel unhinged when life goes off course, and that having someone to listen and help find practical steps can make a difference. In sessions he focuses on talking through immediate problems and identifying doable solutions. He frames work as problem-solving and support rather than quick fixes.
His background includes a Master of Divinity in Theology, a Master’s in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Those academic roots inform how he blends conversation with structured techniques. He notes experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette syndrome, OCD, and marital concerns.
He has also worked with military members and clergy and their families on stress and trauma-related issues. His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and divorce or separation.
Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical coping strategies for everyday life. People who want straightforward guidance for anger, relationship tensions, or addictive patterns will find an approach aimed at concrete change and problem resolution.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Behler uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and coping strategies. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses, which can ease workplace frustration and reduce triggered reactions. Trauma-informed methods focus on rebuilding a sense of safety in the body and relationships and are useful for those managing past abuse or PTSD symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, past experience with therapy, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques to the client's needs in a collaborative way. The client and therapist review progress and adjust methods as goals evolve.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow for brief check-ins during breaks, and let people join from quieter surroundings when that helps focus. If someone prefers a shorter, phone-style check-in or a longer video session, discuss practical arrangements when scheduling so sessions match daily routines.
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Also works with
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting issues, addictions, trauma and anger among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a practical, problem-solving style that uses conversation and structured techniques to address current problems and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of mental health issues and life stresses.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Alabama.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.