LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, New York
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness-based methods
Skills and insight
Collaborative planning
About Jonathan
Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, grief, and career or life transitions. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring sessions to each person's needs.
Jonathan uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. From there he works with clients to try small, doable changes that can relieve symptoms and improve daily functioning.
His approach draws on mindfulness practices and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people build flexible responses to hard feelings. He also uses Attachment-Based ideas and client-centered conversation to explore how relationships shape emotional life. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are applied when clear skills and thinking changes are helpful.
Jonathan’s background includes a decade of clinical work across several states and a focus on trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behavior. He emphasizes pacing work to match each person’s comfort level and goals. He encourages questions and collaboration about how therapy will proceed.
People who choose to work with him can expect practical strategies, chances to practice new responses between sessions, and a calm professional presence in the room. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling so sessions can start focused on what matters most.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve focus, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood problems.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when avoidance or difficult emotions are getting in the way of daily life and decisions.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations. It can help people understand patterns in intimacy, communication, and trust.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change during work together.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent sessions when helpful, and reduce travel time. Discuss timing and format with the therapist so sessions fit everyday life and therapeutic goals.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, and many related areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens, helps identify patterns, and introduces simple tools to try between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings and has supported people with trauma, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices from Georgia while holding licensure in multiple states.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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