Jonathan Nelson III

Jonathan Nelson III is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people move through stuck, painful, or uncertain moments. He speaks plainly about how hard it is to ask for help and offers steady, practical support when life feels overwhelming.

Jonathan draws on 12 years of clinical experience across many settings. He has worked in nonprofit programs, correctional facilities, private practice, clinical administration, supervision, mentoring, and with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Those roles shaped a straightforward style that centers on real change rather than jargon.

In sessions he helps people notice what they are avoiding and make concrete decisions about next steps. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to translate insight into everyday actions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of his toolbox for pacing change and building momentum.

He commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, and ADHD. Jonathan also addresses related areas such as attachment, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and fatherhood matters.

Jonathan invites people to stop running on autopilot and try different ways of responding to thoughts, feelings, and difficult situations. He emphasizes choice, small steps, and sticking with the hard parts so change can take hold.

Therapy approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when feelings are hard. It is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and for making choices about work and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way and teaches practical skills to shift them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversation style that supports readiness for change and can be helpful with addictions and commitment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jonathan will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He aims to combine practical skill-building with values-focused choices so therapy fits what someone wants to accomplish.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and let people meet from wherever they are. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and goal-setting so progress continues between sessions.