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Online therapist

Jonathan Donnald

Practical, collaborative counseling for every day challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jonathan

Jonathan Donnald is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina. He brings seven years of experience across inpatient behavioral health and telehealth settings. Jonathan aims to help people identify what drives their struggles and build practical skills to move forward.

He works with adolescents and adults and uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on concrete steps rather than abstract jargon. Jonathan avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and adjusts his approach to each person's needs and daily life.

Background and approach

Jonathan has experience supporting adolescents who face emotional and behavioral challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. He also helps adults dealing with ongoing stress, life transitions, and recurring patterns that feel stuck. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to what actually helps the person in front of him.

In sessions, Jonathan will help clients name the problems they are facing and practice skills to manage emotions and reactions. He emphasizes honest conversation and practical tools that can be used between appointments. People who reach out can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach.

Reaching out can feel difficult, and Jonathan treats that step with care. He works to create a space where a client can ask hard questions and make measurable progress at a pace that fits their life.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Jonathan draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's goals. One commonly used approach focuses on skill building for emotion regulation and stress management - it teaches practical strategies to reduce reactivity and manage daily stressors. Another approach emphasizes understanding patterns that keep repeating in life; this helps people identify triggers and try new behaviors that lead to different outcomes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jonathan works with clients to assess what fits their situation, goals, and preferences. Together they experiment and adjust techniques until something feels helpful and doable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats when you book since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and provide options for shorter check-ins when that matches your needs. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach skills, review progress, and practice new behaviors between meetings, helping therapy fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and family-related issues. The focus is on understanding drivers of distress and building practical coping skills.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and grounded. Sessions center on honest conversation and applying evidence-based techniques in ways that fit each person's life.
How much experience does he have?
Jonathan has seven years of clinical experience across inpatient behavioral health and telehealth settings. That experience includes work with adolescents and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as SC LPC, and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options when you book to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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