- Client-focused approach
- Evidence-informed methods
- 14 years experience
About Jonathan
Jonathan Collins is an LPC who brings 14 years of clinical experience to his work in Texas. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. He also supports people facing career strain, parenting challenges, body image concerns, and major life changes.
He has worked in college counseling, vocational settings, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization. He has led psychoeducational and process groups and draws on that range when shaping treatment plans.
Jonathan uses an adaptable, interactive style. Sessions are collaborative and conversational. He aims to meet people where they are and avoid stigmatizing labels.
His clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, plus elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. He chooses techniques that fit each persons goals rather than following a single method.
He commonly helps with focus and motivation, coping with trauma and loss, sexual and intimacy-related concerns, and process addictions. He can also support people dealing with chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, attachment struggles, and challenging personality patterns.
Jonathan frames therapy as a practical collaboration. He works with each person to build concrete skills, clearer goals, and a plan that suits daily life. Taking a first step can feel hard, and he aims to provide steady support along the way.
He has worked in college counseling, vocational settings, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization. He has led psychoeducational and process groups and draws on that range when shaping treatment plans.
Jonathan uses an adaptable, interactive style. Sessions are collaborative and conversational. He aims to meet people where they are and avoid stigmatizing labels.
His clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, plus elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. He chooses techniques that fit each persons goals rather than following a single method.
He commonly helps with focus and motivation, coping with trauma and loss, sexual and intimacy-related concerns, and process addictions. He can also support people dealing with chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, attachment struggles, and challenging personality patterns.
Jonathan frames therapy as a practical collaboration. He works with each person to build concrete skills, clearer goals, and a plan that suits daily life. Taking a first step can feel hard, and he aims to provide steady support along the way.
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 Fit Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, strengths, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted as needed so the approach fits the person's life and progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling. Many people find video or phone sessions helpful for continuity during life transitions, while others prefer a format that uses less bandwidth or a quicker check-in between commitments. Check the listed session options and schedule to choose what works best for everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, and many life changes listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and interactive and emphasizes collaboration. He adapts methods to each person's needs and avoids stigmatizing labels.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience across college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitalization.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and holds the credential TX LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.