Jonathan Kris, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Jonathan

Jonathan Kris is a licensed clinical social worker who uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. He brings five years of experience and a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Jonathan focuses on listening closely and helping clients figure out what changes feel realistic for them.

He is based in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. In sessions Jonathan blends several approaches to match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that contribute to worry or low mood. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and connections. Psychodynamic ideas sometimes guide discussion about recurring patterns that show up in day-to-day life.

His work often addresses practical problems like sleep, eating, parenting, and workplace stress alongside deeper concerns such as grief, trauma, obsessive thoughts, and relationship struggles. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, intimacy, and issues tied to family of origin or attachment wounds. Sessions are aimed at making small, useful changes that build over time.

Jonathan offers a mix of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to his availability.

He holds the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - and trained at the University of Michigan. Jonathan does not work with international clients and conducts therapy in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions and connections. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and learn new ways to feel and relate that support safer bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches clear skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression. Solution-Focused elements are used to set short-term goals and try practical steps that make immediate differences in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will discuss options and tailor methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He treats the choice as a collaboration, adjusting techniques as progress and feedback guide the process.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions remove the need for video, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when typing is easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions into family life, work hours, or while managing other responsibilities.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jonathan work with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship concerns, parenting, sleep and eating difficulties, and other challenges like OCD, bipolar, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapy style like?

Jonathan keeps sessions practical and collaborative. He listens closely, helps spot unhelpful patterns, and works with clients to try small, realistic changes.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of clinical experience and training from the University of Michigan, working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed in Michigan with the LMSW credential and the license number MI LMSW 6801114204.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to his availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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