Jonathan Rosengren, LMSW
Therapist focused on meaningful midlife changes
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- Collaborative approach
- Practical skills
- Respectful care
About Jonathan
Jonathan Rosengren is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people through major life transitions and emotional challenges. He keeps sessions warm and interactive and aims to help people find greater self-worth, purpose, and clearer direction. Jonathan writes plans with each person so work in sessions feels practical and relevant.
He draws on several evidence-informed approaches when helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. Sessions often include mindfulness skills, behavioral strategies, and goal-focused conversations to help with mood, coping, and daily routines. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels.
Jonathan has nine years of experience in mental health work and has supported people facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, career change, and identity-related concerns. He also works with issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. He adapts pacing and techniques to the problem at hand and the person’s readiness for change.
In practical terms, Jonathan pairs acceptance-oriented work with skills training when helpful, and he uses motivational strategies to support behavior change. He invites people to talk through what matters most, then maps short-term steps toward those goals. The emphasis is on collaboration and clear, doable practices between sessions.
To begin, he asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Jonathan encourages honest conversation about goals so each plan fits the person’s life and limits.
He draws on several evidence-informed approaches when helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. Sessions often include mindfulness skills, behavioral strategies, and goal-focused conversations to help with mood, coping, and daily routines. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels.
Jonathan has nine years of experience in mental health work and has supported people facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, career change, and identity-related concerns. He also works with issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, eating concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. He adapts pacing and techniques to the problem at hand and the person’s readiness for change.
In practical terms, Jonathan pairs acceptance-oriented work with skills training when helpful, and he uses motivational strategies to support behavior change. He invites people to talk through what matters most, then maps short-term steps toward those goals. The emphasis is on collaboration and clear, doable practices between sessions.
To begin, he asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Jonathan encourages honest conversation about goals so each plan fits the person’s life and limits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Jonathan’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values. It uses mindfulness and committed action to guide choices when life feels stuck, which can help with midlife transitions and career or identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active. CBT breaks concerns into manageable steps and teaches skills for anxiety, depression, and coping with change.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for strong emotions and relationships, including distress tolerance and emotion regulation. These tools can reduce reactivity and improve communication during stressful life shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan treats approach selection as a collaborative process. He will listen to goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful and realistic for the person.
Please confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for quieter check-ins during a lunch break, or reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday setting and bring real-life situations into session for discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, career changes, and issues related to self-esteem and intimacy.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions mix conversation, mindfulness, and practical skills to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Jonathan holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.