- Warm interactive style
- Focus on thoughts
- Practical skill building
About Jonathan
Jonathan Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people feel and act. His style is warm and interactive, and he aims to make therapy feel respectful and practical.
He brings 14 years of experience across college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitalization. He has led psychoeducational and process groups and uses that background to structure sessions that fit each person’s needs.
Sessions are tailored to the individual. Jonathan draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses client-centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters to the person in the room. He also integrates acceptance and commitment and dialectical strategies when they fit a client’s goals.
Jonathan commonly helps people managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and challenges with self-esteem or motivation. He also works with issues such as parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical skills and steady progress. Jonathan works collaboratively to design plans that suit everyday life and habits. He encourages small steps that lead to clearer thinking and more dependable routines.
He brings 14 years of experience across college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitalization. He has led psychoeducational and process groups and uses that background to structure sessions that fit each person’s needs.
Sessions are tailored to the individual. Jonathan draws from cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses client-centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters to the person in the room. He also integrates acceptance and commitment and dialectical strategies when they fit a client’s goals.
Jonathan commonly helps people managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and challenges with self-esteem or motivation. He also works with issues such as parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical skills and steady progress. Jonathan works collaboratively to design plans that suit everyday life and habits. He encourages small steps that lead to clearer thinking and more dependable routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Jonathan’s approaches translate to online work
Jonathan often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match values. ACT can help people living with anxiety, depression, or chronic stress by shifting attention from fighting thoughts to building a meaningful life.He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood problems, ADHD-related routines, and habits tied to sleep or eating.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Jonathan works collaboratively to figure out which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and day-to-day life. He will adjust methods over time based on progress and feedback.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier integration into a busy schedule and simpler check-ins during work breaks or between obligations. If you are interested in virtual sessions, please confirm the session formats offered when you schedule, since current options are listed during booking. Online work can focus on thought patterns and daily habits, making it possible to practice new skills in the context of ordinary routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Jonathan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, career stress, and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Jonathan uses a warm, interactive approach that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical skills and real-life habits.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience in college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitalization, and has led psychoeducational and process groups.
Where is he licensed and based?
Jonathan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.