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Jonathan Stahl

LMHC Florida 11 years of experience

Practical counseling for life changes

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Jonathan Stahl
  • Coping with transitions
  • Practical goal setting
  • Trauma informed care

About Jonathan

Jonathan Stahl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth work to help people cope with life changes, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship stress, and parenting concerns. Jonathan uses clear language and straightforward strategies in sessions to help clients move forward.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Stetson University. Over his career he has seen clients from their teens through late adulthood, addressing issues such as trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, career struggles, anger, and eating or sleeping difficulties. He also draws on experience supporting people dealing with infidelity, communication problems, boundaries, and codependency.

Jonathan describes his approach as eclectic, pulling together methods that fit each person. He aims to meet people where they are and set concrete, achievable goals. Sessions often include talking through what’s happening now, practicing new responses, and setting small steps to try between meetings.

He also brings experience from working with couples and families to his individual work. While he does not run couples counseling in every setting, that background can inform strategies for individuals wanting to understand relationship dynamics and plan next steps.

People who choose him can expect practical collaboration and a focus on coping with life changes and everyday pressures. He works in English and sees clients in Florida.

How Jonathan's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. It’s useful when someone needs a space to talk through feelings, make sense of changes, and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding emotions in relationships and can help people process grief, attachment concerns, and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts plans over time, trying practical exercises and checking what helps most so the approach fits rather than forcing a single method.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people try talk-based work from a quieter space or choose a meeting style that matches their energy level. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find what works best.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly help with?

He helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, parenting stress, trauma, and issues like body image and eating concerns.

What is Jonathan's general therapy style?

He takes an eclectic, client-centered approach and blends techniques to fit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem solving, and practical steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Jonathan has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals across a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and region should I know about?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and works with clients in that state.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are used for therapy?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether phone, video, or in-person appointments are available.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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?

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