- ACT informed
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Jonathan
Jonathan Nelson III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. He works with common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and anger. He also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, and career or life transitions.
Jonathan writes plainly about how hard it is to ask for help. He knows what it feels like to hide pain, keep up appearances, and push through on autopilot. In sessions he encourages people to stop operating on instinct and to notice what they are thinking and feeling. That first honest choice to engage is the step he asks for.
His background spans clinical administration, supervision, mentoring, and direct psychotherapy. He has provided services in nonprofit settings, correctional facilities, private practice, and with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Those roles inform a practical style focused on clear goals and steady progress.
Jonathan uses everyday language in sessions. He helps people identify what they are avoiding, name patterns that keep them stuck, and try concrete changes that fit their life. He emphasizes decision and action rather than long explanations.
People who want to cut through avoidance and address recurring anger or persistent stress can expect a direct, problem-focused approach. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with steps to practice between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. It is useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and it gives concrete exercises to try when stress, anxiety, or mood problems flare up. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people clarify their reasons to change and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or shifting patterns of reacting.Choosing an approach is usually collaborative. Jonathan will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods to try and adjust those methods over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
If you want online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. The practical upside of online work is that it can fit into a busy schedule, make shorter check-ins possible when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also make it easier to continue regular work on reactions, communication, and coping skills without rearranging your whole day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, goal-focused style that asks clients to make active choices and try practical changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience across clinical administration, supervision, mentoring, and direct psychotherapy in multiple settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he take international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.