- 30 years experience
- Direct and warm
- Practical tools
About Jonathan
Jonathan Donahue, LMHC, helps people who are struggling with anxiety, panic, substance use, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. He writes simply and directly in sessions. He values honesty and brings a mix of warmth and straightforwardness to conversations.
He believes in therapists doing their own personal work and shares that experience with clients. That background informs his recommendations, which often include books, groups, and practical techniques to try between sessions. He tailors those suggestions to each person’s needs and sense of humor.
Over three decades of practice, Jonathan has worked with people facing trauma, mood shifts, sleep problems, and addiction. He listens for patterns around control, impulsivity, and isolation, and helps people name what’s happening. He also addresses specific concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks when they come up.
Sessions may be playful at times and serious at others, depending on what the client needs. He likes to give clear tools that can be used outside the session and to point people toward other helpful resources when appropriate.
People who want a direct, experienced guide for anxiety, relationship strain, or life-direction work will find his approach practical. He encourages clients to try small steps and to notice what changes between sessions.
How evidence-based tools translate to online therapy
Jonathan emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach he uses teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing strategies, pacing, and behavioral steps to reduce avoidance. These techniques aim to help people stay present and reduce the intensity of panic when it occurs.He also draws on trauma-informed methods that help people make sense of past events and how they affect current mood and relationships. This work usually involves gentle pacing, grounding exercises, and guidance about coping when distress rises. Both approaches include actionable steps people can try between sessions and resources like readings or groups when helpful.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jonathan works collaboratively to determine which techniques fit a person’s goals, day-to-day life, and comfort level. He adjusts the plan as people report what helps and what doesn’t.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up conversations without needing a commute. Talk with him about what will work best for scheduling and how to integrate practice into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, self-esteem, and related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines direct conversation with warmth and occasional humor, offering practical techniques and recommended resources tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience to his practice, including work with addiction, trauma, sleep difficulties, depression, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and he practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.