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Jonathan King

Jonathan King

Therapist · Massachusetts

Compassionate practical help for life challenges

  • Addictions support
  • Grief and loss
  • Money concerns

About Jonathan

Jonathan King is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with 20 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and eating disorders. He encourages clients to name their goals and build on personal strengths. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he acknowledges that courage matters in starting therapy.

Jonathan uses straightforward conversations to help people sort through painful events and confusing choices. He helps clients break problems into manageable steps and develop habits that reduce distress. For someone dealing with loss or a history of trauma, he offers steady guidance toward clearer daily routines and coping tools.

Money and financial issues are one of the areas he addresses alongside caregiver stress, men’s issues, midlife transitions, mood challenges, and workplace strain. He listens for the practical pressures behind emotions and helps people plan small, workable changes. Sessions often focus on concrete skills that make life feel more manageable.

Jonathan believes clients know their own stories best and treats them as partners in therapy. He highlights existing strengths and supports people as they test new ways of responding. The pace and focus are set by each person’s priorities and needs.

His practice is conducted in English and is based in Massachusetts. If you want to try therapy, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a time that fits your needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Jonathan works from evidence-based therapeutic ideas that focus on clear skills and practical problem solving. One useful approach emphasizes breaking big problems into small, manageable steps and building routines that reduce distress. This helps with addictions, mood struggles, and difficulties that follow trauma by giving concrete actions to try between sessions.

Another common approach focuses on processing loss and painful experiences through paced conversation and gradual exposure to difficult memories. This method aims to reduce the hold of past events so grief and trauma feel less overwhelming in daily life.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Jonathan collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and life demands. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, skip commute time, and maintain continuity during life changes. Others prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight or audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical needs during the match process helps shape appointments that fit everyday life.

Areas of focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersCoping with life changes

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan focus on?

He supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders. He also helps with caregiver stress, men’s issues, midlife crisis, money and financial issues, mood problems, and workplace strain.

What is his approach to therapy like?

His style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing short-term steps and usable skills. He treats clients as experts on their own stories and builds from their strengths.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings. That background informs how he supports people through complex challenges.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin a therapy match?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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