Jonathan Stahl, LMHC
Narrative-informed counselor focused on real-life change
Details
| Name | Jonathan Stahl |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Jonathan
Jonathan Stahl is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in Florida. He has 11 years of clinical experience and uses a narrative-friendly, client-centered style to help people tell and rethink the stories that shape their lives. Jonathan keeps language direct and practical so busy parents can quickly see how therapy might fit into their day-to-day.
He works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and parenting stresses.
Background and approach
He also addresses relationship and communication problems, career challenges, anger, ADHD, and trauma. Jonathan pays attention to how a person’s history and beliefs shape current choices and moods. His approach blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and Cognitive Behavioral techniques when useful.
Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, testing new ways of responding, and practicing small behavior changes between meetings. He aims to make goals concrete and doable. Jonathan has helped people navigate difficult life changes, loss, and compassion fatigue.
He also works with concerns around body image, eating issues, blended family dynamics, and BDSM or alternative sex culture when those topics come up. The tone in sessions is collaborative and straightforward. Practical matters are discussed openly so therapy fits real life.
Jonathan offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to accommodate busy schedules. He guides each person toward steps they can try right away.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Grief, Self esteem among the things Jonathan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jonathan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jonathan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Approaches Work Online
Jonathan blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives and trying alternative narratives. Client-centered work focuses on empathetic listening and following the client’s pace to discover what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors when those patterns come up.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jonathan will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit their life. If one way of working isn’t helpful, he adapts the plan so sessions stay focused and useful for each person.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when schedules allow, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, or other daily demands.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with many concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting stress, relationship and communication issues, trauma, eating and sleep problems, and career challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He mixes Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and elements of cognitive behavioral work. The focus is on understanding personal stories, testing new responses, and practicing small changes between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals across many concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with him?
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