- Guilt and shame
- Addictions support
- Trauma and anxiety
About Jonathan
Jonathan Donahue is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 30 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on issues like communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, money worries, mood problems, narcissism, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
Jonathan encourages openness about personal experience and says his own long-term therapy informs his work. He often shares practical resources he has found useful, including books, groups, movies, techniques, and referrals to other providers. Sessions can be straightforward and direct or lighter and humorous depending on what a person needs.
In the room he helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean looking at how guilt or shame shapes choices, or noticing how anxiety and impulsivity show up day to day. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools to address symptoms and habits.
Jonathan tailors the tone of sessions to each person. Some conversations are serious and concentrated. Others bring in levity and a less formal feel when that helps progress.
He aims to offer clear suggestions people can try between sessions. He also points clients toward additional resources when they could help, such as support groups or reading material. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Jonathan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on processing difficult memories. Cognitive-focused work helps people notice patterns of thinking that feed guilt, shame, anxiety, or low mood and offers practical strategies to test and change those habits. Trauma-focused approaches help people gradually make sense of painful experiences and reduce the ways past events drive current reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to see which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying interventions, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to provide consistent work on shame, guilt, trauma, or addiction-related patterns while coordinating other resources such as books or local support groups.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses related topics like guilt and shame, forgiveness, and impulsivity.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical tools. Sessions can be direct and focused or lighter and humorous depending on what the person needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma, sleep issues, depression, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.