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Online therapist

Jason Bonas

Solutions-focused family and parenting support

Credentials
LPC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jason

Jason Bonas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as stress, anxiety, and depression. He invites people to take the first step and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult feelings.

Jason speaks English and works with clients both in the U.S. and internationally. In sessions he keeps things simple and direct.

Background and approach

He listens first, then helps identify practical next steps the client can try between meetings. He addresses common issues like sleep and eating disruptions, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Jason uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. He blends methods to match what a client needs, focusing on skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also offers coaching-oriented support for career questions and goal-setting.

Therapy with him can take different formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, interested people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Jason aims to make the intake process straightforward so clients can focus on their family and parenting concerns and other priorities.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Jason uses a few evidence-based techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on teaching coping and relaxation skills to reduce stress and anxiety; clients learn short exercises to use at home and during difficult moments. Another approach targets behavior and routine changes to improve sleep, eating, and daily functioning by setting small, achievable goals and tracking progress over time.

Finding the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and clients are involved in setting priorities and homework between meetings.

Online formats make this work easier to fit into family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging offer flexible options for brief check-ins or ongoing coaching. These alternatives help people keep continuity of care when schedules are tight or travel is difficult, and they support steady progress on parenting, family, and other goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of relationship and family issues including parenting concerns and family conflict.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to improve daily life.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional work experience as a counselor in New Jersey.
What credentials and location information are on file?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with a New Jersey license number NJ LPC 37pc00555700 and practices from New Jersey.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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