Jonathon Yassanye, LISW, LCSW

Jonathon Yassanye is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. He uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help clients cope with life changes and find clearer ways forward.

He favors approaches that focus on present problems and actionable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common thread in his work, along with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. Sessions often include skill building, practical homework, and explanations of why certain strategies help.

Jonathon brings eight years of clinical experience in adult mental health. He completed graduate training at Case Western Reserve University and worked in community settings where he practiced CBT, anger management, and brief psychodynamic work while keeping a person-centered stance.

He also gained experience with aging and caregiver concerns while at Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland. There he learned about cognitive impairment, supported people at different stages of decline, and provided therapy for family caregivers dealing with stress and burden.

Jonathon holds Ohio LISW and California LCSW credentials. He has additional training in caregiver education and in a structured approach to anxiety called Deconstructing Anxiety. He offers sessions in English and can work with international clients by online formats.

Approach and online options that fit your life

Jonathon commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behavior, which can help with anxiety, mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they feel heard and can choose their own path.

He may also draw on Existential ideas when people are facing questions about meaning or life direction, helping them weigh values and make clearer choices. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - the therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust as they learn what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when that fits their schedule, phone calls are useful when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat and messaging provide shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.