Dr. Jonathan Wilson
LMFT
Texas
Practical, person-centered therapy for adult concerns
Continue with JonathanAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Massachusetts / LMFT10000178; LMFT, Texas / 203636
- NPI
- 1679840227
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused change
- Relationship and intimacy
- Strengths-based approach
About Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Wilson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. He works with adults coping with life changes, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and issues around identity and sexuality. He welcomes people from LGBT communities and those in non-monogamous relationships.
He brings 15 years of clinical experience in academic, medical, and outpatient settings. He holds an MA and a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy and practices as an MA LMFT and TX LMFT. His style is person-centered and strengths-based, which means he focuses on each person’s goals and existing resources.
In sessions he often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of responding. He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how past relationship patterns affect current connections. Motivational Interviewing appears in his work when people want help finding direction and building motivation for change.
Expect practical, down-to-earth conversations that emphasize empowerment and small steps. He aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through choices, try new behaviors, and notice what helps.
People who choose him often want a mix of practical tools and deeper work on relationships and identity. He supports exploration of intimacy, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and communication patterns while keeping the focus on the individual’s goals.
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Therapeutic approaches for online work
Dr. Wilson uses approaches that translate well to conversation-based sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want and build motivation to take small steps toward change; it focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and supporting a person’s own reasons for change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and past relationship patterns shape current reactions and closeness, which can help when intimacy or commitment issues keep repeating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience, offering a respectful, non-judgmental stance that supports self-directed growth.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. The therapist and client decide together which mix of methods fits the situation and preferences.
For practical online work, confirm which session formats are available before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people access a licensed professional from different locations, which can be useful for those living or traveling outside the therapist’s state. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, career concerns, and a range of identity and sexual concerns including LGBT and non-monogamous relationships.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered, strengths-based style that focuses on the client’s goals and existing resources while combining practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What training and experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience and holds a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy plus a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an MA LMFT and TX LMFT and is based in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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