About Jonathan
Jonathan Yustman is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with nine years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress and anxiety and supports clients facing relationship trouble, career questions, and low self-esteem. He also assists people who are coping with major life changes and wanting clearer direction.
Jonathan aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He listens first and tailors conversations to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals that fit everyday life. His approach centers on working together to identify what is causing distress and then building skills to manage it. That might mean improving coping habits, clarifying career options, or finding ways to rebuild confidence.
He uses evidence-based techniques to keep work concrete and measurable. Jonathan frames therapy as a partnership. He invites honest conversation about progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working.
The aim is to help people develop tools they can use after sessions end. People who come to him often want down-to-earth guidance and a plan they can follow between meetings. He supports each client at their own pace and focuses on realistic steps toward a more satisfying life.
How Jonathan Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Jonathan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable change. One common approach is skill-building for managing anxiety and stress, which teaches breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving for career and relationship concerns, helping people break down goals, evaluate options, and test small changes to see what works.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jonathan works with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods, check what helps, and change course when needed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a video meeting isn’t practical. Live chat or text messaging can serve as brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it easier to keep progress moving forward.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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