- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jonathan
Dr. Jonathan Wilson is an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, mood problems, and questions about sexual and relational identity. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, career and financial stress, and burnout.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of his main approaches, alongside attachment-based ideas, cognitive-behavioral tools, and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on spotting patterns in feelings and reactions, naming painful emotions, and trying new ways of relating to others and to oneself. Practical skills from CBT and mindfulness are used to manage intense anxiety and mood symptoms.
Jonathan earned an MA in Human Development and Family Science and a doctorate in Medical Family Therapy. He brings experience from academic, medical, and outpatient settings to work with individual adults. He identifies as an ally of the LGBT+ community and welcomes people in diverse relationship arrangements.
In a typical session he helps clients name what matters, practice emotional contact, and test small changes between sessions. He combines exploration of attachment and emotions with clear, skill-based strategies for coping and communication. Work often moves between feeling-focused conversations and concrete behavior changes.
For people wanting a practical, emotionally grounded approach, he blends insight about attachment with hands-on techniques. He frames therapy around client goals and life demands, helping people develop new responses to recurring problems.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Wilson uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong emotions and attachment patterns that drive relationship problems. EFT focuses on feeling and connection, which can be explored in conversation and practiced in-session to change recurring interaction cycles. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect reactions today. That work helps clarify why certain triggers happen and suggests new ways to seek support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for clearer symptom work - identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands with each person and decide together which mix of EFT, attachment ideas, CBT, and mindfulness best fits. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change. Confirm session format options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. The therapist will also adapt exercises so they work well over whatever session format is arranged.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with attachment-based thinking and client-centered listening, adding CBT and mindfulness tools for symptom relief.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience in academic, medical, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an MA LMFT and holds the Texas LMFT credential; he practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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