How Jonathan works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jonathan
Jonathan Kris is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and other intense emotions. He uses a down-to-earth style and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Jonathan holds an MI LMSW credential and practices from Michigan.
He draws on several helpful approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than sticking to a single method. That might mean looking at patterns from earlier relationships, using clear behavioral tools to change unhelpful habits, or working on immediate goals to reduce distress.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct but warm, with a focus on what feels useful in daily life. Jonathan often helps people dealing with trauma and its effects, obsessive thoughts and compulsive urges, low self-esteem, or trouble sleeping and eating. He also supports people navigating grief, career stresses, parenting strain, and relationship challenges.
Anger is a named focus area, so sessions can include learning how to notice triggers and respond differently. Sessions cover both short-term problem solving and longer exploration of where patterns come from. He balances practical techniques from cognitive behavioral work with deeper, attachment-focused or psychodynamic reflection when it helps.
People can expect collaborative goal-setting and clear suggestions to try between meetings. Jonathan offers conversations in English and works with adults who want to find more control over mood, behavior, and relationships. He aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for everyday life.
What Jonathan works with
Everything Jonathan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jonathan's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jonathan lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit your life
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. It can help people who notice repeating hurtful patterns in relationships or who struggle with closeness and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or insomnia. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and practical steps to get unstuck quickly.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jonathan will talk with each person about goals, daily life, and what they want from therapy. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit different schedules. Video works well for longer conversations and seeing facial cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coping strategies, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options help people access regular support without rearranging their whole day.
Questions people ask about Jonathan
What concerns does Jonathan often work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related problems such as obsessiveness and panic.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines straightforward, goal-focused work with longer-term exploration. Sessions can include practical tools, reflection on patterns, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Jonathan has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an MI LMSW credential and practices from Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.