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Jonathon Yassanye, LISW, LCSW
California
LISW LCSW - Anxiety and Mood Support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Caregiver support
- Deconstructing Anxiety
About Jonathon
Jonathon Yassanye, LISW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio and California with eight years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, LGBT issues, relationships, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, isolation, sexuality, and young adult issues.
He uses practical tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions include education about symptoms and simple interventions to try between meetings. He works with clients to decide whether to focus on past events or on present coping skills.
Jonathon trained at Case Western Reserve University and completed internships where he practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management, and brief psychodynamic work. He later worked at Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland, learning more about Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving stress, and supporting people across stages of cognitive change.
His approach combines client-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT and other therapies. He has experience using assessments such as the GDS, MoCA, and PHQ-9 as part of clinical work when relevant. He also completed a certification in the Deconstructing Anxiety model under supervision.
In sessions he aims for clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory. People looking for focused, practical help with mood, worry, or life transitions can expect concrete strategies, tracking of progress, and collaborative planning.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jonathon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that lead to anxiety or low mood and to practice alternative responses. CBT sessions often include goal setting, homework exercises, and brief skill-building that fit well into everyday life.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which involves listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their priorities and make decisions. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort out values, relationships, or life direction without pressure to follow a set plan.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as progress is tracked. That means techniques may shift over a few sessions to match what is most helpful for the client's situation.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Ask about format details when scheduling so timing and practical needs can be arranged.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, isolation, sexuality, and young adult concerns.
How would he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new responses in daily life. Sessions focus on practical exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments to reduce symptoms and improve coping.
What is his background and clinical experience?
He graduated from Case Western Reserve University and has eight years of clinical experience. His work history includes internships and roles where he practiced CBT, anger management, psychodynamic approaches, and caregiver support.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Ohio (LISW) and California (LCSW). He practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the chosen subscription tier and location.
How do I start working with him?
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