- Guilt and shame
- Forgiveness work
- Stress management
About Jonathan
Jonathan Aguilar is a Florida LMHC with four years of clinical experience working with adults. He sees people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Jonathan also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress in his practice.
He explains how past events can shape present reactions and feelings. Sessions often begin by listening to what happened and how it still affects daily life. He pays attention to clients' values and faith when those matters are important to the person in front of him.
In practical terms he helps people name difficult emotions and sort the steps forward. That might include talking through specific memories, practicing ways to respond differently, and testing small changes between sessions. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work.
Jonathan aims for straightforward, respectful conversation rather than jargon. He encourages people to notice patterns that keep guilt or shame active and to try new behaviors that reduce their hold. Sessions move at a steady pace that matches what clients can handle.
For someone carrying guilt or shame, Jonathan offers focused support on how those feelings affect relationships, daily routines, and self-view. He works with people who want to understand those feelings and build practical ways to manage them. To begin, clients complete an intake questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jonathan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process upsetting memories and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people describe what happened, identify how it still affects them, and practice different responses to triggers. This can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and lingering reactions after abuse or a frightening event.He also draws on methods that target mood and anxiety by teaching practical skills. These techniques focus on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors so anxiety and low mood have less influence over daily choices. That work often helps when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jonathan will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. He checks in over time and adjusts the plan based on what helps.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list them explicitly. Ask about available online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He starts by listening to how those feelings show up in daily life and relationships. Then he uses evidence-based techniques to help people name patterns and try concrete changes.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist. His work has emphasized trauma, mood concerns, and self-worth issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida LMHC and works from Florida. The credential listed is LMHC.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the intake steps before booking.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.