- Men's wellbeing focus
- Grief and ADHD support
- Practical skills and listening
About Jonathan
Jonathan Semro is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with four years of professional counseling experience. He previously served as a Christian pastor for 24 years and now focuses on counseling that fits each person's story. Jonathan often works with men's wellbeing concerns and other life challenges. He listens first and helps people set their own goals.
Jonathan uses straightforward, evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. He also incorporates EMDR for trauma work and client-centered approaches that prioritize the person's perspective. Sessions can include practical strategies, skills practice, and time to talk through feelings and decisions.
People come to him for grief, ADHD, mood struggles, and post-traumatic stress, as well as concerns like isolation, fatherhood issues, and life purpose. He also supports caregivers dealing with stress and those facing hospice or end-of-life questions. Jonathan offers help with communication problems, guilt and shame, and building self-love.
He aims to respect each person's values and will discuss whether faith-oriented counseling is desired. The person remains in control of therapy goals and pace. Jonathan describes himself as a steady listener who helps people weigh options and take steps that fit their life.
His practice is conducted in English from Texas. Prospective clients should use the site process to begin and confirm session formats before booking.
How these approaches translate to online care
Jonathan commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and EMDR. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and daily routines. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify values and take small committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult emotions. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is used for trauma work and involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit. Jonathan aims to adapt techniques so they feel practical and relevant to everyday life.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discuss scheduling and format choices during the matching and intake steps to find sessions that work with daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with grief and ADHD and also addresses mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, isolation, fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and related life questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, listening-focused approach that combines CBT, ACT, EMDR, and client-centered methods to help people set and reach personal goals.
What is his professional background?
Jonathan spent 24 years as a Christian pastor and has four years of professional counseling experience as an LPC.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC credentials in Texas and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.