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Dr. Jonathan Wilson

Dr. Jonathan Wilson

LMFT

Therapist · Texas · 15+ years of experience

Practical therapy for anger and relationships

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  • Focus on anger
  • Strengths based
  • Evidence informed

About Jonathan

Dr. Jonathan Wilson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anger, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strains, grief, trauma, and issues around intimacy and sexual expression. He teaches a calm, direct style that helps people name what is happening and take practical steps forward.

He uses clear, short-term tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change how people respond. He blends that with attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape present reactions. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches to create a respectful, strengths-based space.

Jonathan earned a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science and a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy. He holds the MA LMFT credential and practices in Texas. His background includes work in academic, medical, and outpatient settings over many years.

In sessions he keeps language simple and concrete. He helps people set realistic goals, try small behavior changes, and track progress. He welcomes clients who identify as LGBT and those exploring non-traditional relationship styles.

People who meet with him can expect a collaborative process that balances insight with skills practice. He focuses on empowerment, rebuilding trust in relationships, and reducing intense emotional reactions so daily life becomes easier.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, Texas

Languages

English

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current emotions and behavior. Online work can help people recognize those patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions this often means setting simple homework, tracking moods, and practicing new skills between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's own experience and pace, creating space to speak and be heard without judgment; it helps people gain clarity and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. This is collaborative and can shift over time as progress is made.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and support consistent work between meetings. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to teach practical CBT exercises, explore attachment patterns, and guide emotional processing in ways that transfer to daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Massachusetts)
LMFT · No. LMFT10000178
License (Texas)
LMFT · No. 203636
NPI
1679840227

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps with anger, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

His style is flexible and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and skills. He mixes short-term tools and deeper work to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of clinical experience across academic, medical, and outpatient settings.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds an MA LMFT credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages and clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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