- Attachment issues
- Fatherhood concerns
- Spanish language
About Jonathan
Jonathan Rodriguez is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with 14 years of practice. He works with adults on concerns like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, identity questions, and feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Jonathan uses a client-centered, collaborative approach. He listens actively and helps people name what they are dealing with. He also looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life so clients can better understand what keeps those patterns going.
He integrates practical, evidence-based techniques alongside a psychodynamic perspective. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thinking habits, try different ways of responding, and also consider how past experiences shape current feelings. Work may include identifying stuck thoughts, practicing alternative reactions, and discussing past relationships that influence present behavior.
Jonathan pays attention to roles people carry - such as fatherhood or caregiver responsibilities - and how those roles affect stress and purpose. He also addresses cultural and identity-related concerns, including prejudice or discrimination, as these come up in sessions.
People looking to work through guilt, shame, or family of origin issues can expect straightforward conversation, concrete tools to test between-sessions, and a focus on clarifying values and next steps. To get started, prospects complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the site's online options.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Jonathan often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice and test negative thinking patterns. CBT-style work looks at specific thoughts and behaviors, and practices small experiments to see if those thoughts hold up in daily life. He also uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance strategies that can be practiced between sessions.He combines these practical techniques with a psychodynamic lens that considers how past relationships and experiences shape current feelings. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide what feels most useful based on their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. If you prefer Spanish or English, note that sessions are offered in both languages. Ask for the current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be delivered.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, identity questions, and issues like guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative method that includes noticing negative thoughts and exploring how past experiences affect current feelings.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping people with emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW credential in New Jersey and provides services based on that licensure.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.