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About Jonathan
LCSW Jonathan Rodriguez has 14 years of clinical experience and practices in New Jersey. He works with adults on issues tied to identity, relationships, and life direction. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He helps people who are struggling with loneliness, guilt, fatherhood concerns, and problems rooted in family of origin or cultural stress.
Jonathan uses a client-centered, collaborative style. He listens for patterns in relationships and mood, and he names behaviors and thoughts that get in the way. He frequently draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques alongside psychodynamic ideas to examine how past experiences shape present reactions.
In practical terms he helps people notice unhelpful thinking, build clearer communication, and practice different responses in day-to-day life. He also addresses cultural and multicultural stressors, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination, and supports people working through caregiver strain and seasonal affective challenges.
Sessions focus on concrete goals and on small changes that make daily life more manageable. He can guide people through questions of forgiveness, shame, and purpose while also addressing attachment-related patterns. Jonathan aims to help clients clarify what they want and take steps toward it.
Clients will find a mix of short-term skill work and deeper exploration of long-standing patterns. He offers counseling in Spanish for people who prefer that language. To begin, follow the online matching steps and schedule a first session.
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Approach to evidence-based care and online sessions
Jonathan commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavioral techniques alongside psychodynamic work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavioral techniques emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help with intense emotions and communication problems.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jonathan will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He often combines short-term skills practice with deeper exploration of recurring patterns so the plan can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins. For some people, remote work also permits shorter or more frequent meetings when needed and avoids needing to be on camera for every session. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like cognitive and dialectical skills to virtual work while keeping focus on practical goals and communication.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with adults on issues like loneliness, guilt and shame, attachment problems, fatherhood concerns, family of origin issues, and multicultural stress.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses a client-centered, collaborative approach and integrates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques with psychodynamic ideas to address thinking patterns and relationship dynamics.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood, identity, and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.