Dr. Jonathan Behler , LCMHC, LPC

Dr. Jonathan Behler brings a broad clinical education and long-term experience to work with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and life transitions. He frames therapy as a way to restore balance when careers, family life, or personal well-being feel disrupted, and he draws on training across counseling, theology, and psychology to offer informed, practical support.

He holds a Master of Divinity in Theology, a Master’s in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Psychology - a doctoral degree in psychology that reflects advanced study and research. He is credentialed as an LCMHC and an LPC, reflecting licensure as a clinical mental health counselor and as a professional counselor. In addition, he holds certifications addressing panic disorder through AACC counseling, neurobiology and addiction, clinical trauma work, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) for traumatized children, and sexuality and sexual addiction. These qualifications support work with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and PTSD to marital and family difficulties.

Behler’s background includes experience with military members and their families, clergy and church-related issues, and clients coping with chronic conditions or complex co-morbid concerns. His approach blends evidence-based techniques with attention to each person’s context, aiming to help people identify coping strategies, improve relationships, and navigate difficult life changes.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Jonathan Behler commonly uses trauma-focused techniques that help people process distressing memories and reduce symptoms that follow traumatic events; these methods aim to help clients rebuild a sense of safety and daily functioning. He also applies addiction-informed interventions that address the biological and behavioral aspects of substance and process addictions, supporting clients in understanding triggers and developing alternative coping skills. Additionally, his certification in PCIT for traumatized children informs a parent-child approach that strengthens interaction patterns and supports healing within family relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Behler works with clients to identify goals, assess what is most helpful, and adapt methods over time so therapy aligns with the client’s needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and receive support from licensed professionals without extra travel time.