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Jonathan Nelson III, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Nelson III uses evidence-based, values-focused therapies to help people move from surviving on autopilot to making conscious choices about their lives.

Background and approach

As an LCSW practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience, he draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address concerns ranging from stress, anxiety, and ADHD to addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges.

He emphasizes practical steps rooted in acceptance, clarity about personal values, and skills to manage difficult thoughts and emotions. Jonathan approaches each person with straightforward empathy shaped by years in diverse settings, including nonprofit programs, correctional facilities, independent practice, and work with the U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs. That background informs a focus on issues such as grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related struggles, parenting and fatherhood challenges, chronic illness and pain, and co-occurring disorders.

He encourages clients to confront avoidance patterns, face discomfort intentionally, and take concrete actions aligned with what matters to them. Practical and collaborative, Jonathan helps clients identify goals, build skills, and create sustainable change.

He frames therapy as an active process: deciding to engage, practicing new behaviors, and letting go of worn-out coping strategies to make room for more meaningful living.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and Practical Care

Jonathan frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his online practice. ACT involves clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can be helpful for people struggling with avoidance, anxiety, or difficulty making meaningful changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to change behaviors and emotional reactions, which is often useful for stress, depression, and many day-to-day challenges.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process that evolves over time. Jonathan works together with each person to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and he adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that the work feels relevant and doable for the individual's situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work without travel, to use shorter check-ins when helpful, and to apply skills between sessions with timely feedback from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions blend acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral strategies with client-centered support and solution-focused techniques to emphasize values, skills practice, and practical problem solving.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
Jonathan has 12 years of experience in clinical and service roles across nonprofit settings, correctional facilities, independent practice, and work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where is Jonathan licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW12912 and provides services while located in Florida.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Therapy is offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
He offers multiple remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model rather than single-session billing.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Jonathan can help with

Jonathan Nelson III works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, and self esteem.

How Jonathan approaches therapy

Jonathan's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jonathan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida.