Jonathan Semro, LPC

Jonathan Semro is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas. He draws on four years of counseling experience and a long history working with people through life changes. He aims to listen carefully and help people set practical goals they control.

Before becoming a counselor he spent 24 years serving as a Christian pastor. That background shaped his approach to listening and supporting people during hard times. He offers both faith-informed and non-faith approaches, and clients choose the path that feels right for them.

Jonathan uses conversational, down-to-earth sessions. He focuses on clear steps people can use between meetings. Sessions often include tools from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based skills to manage thoughts and behavior.

He also brings trauma-focused methods into therapy when needed and pays attention to relationship patterns. He helps people sort grief, ADHD-related struggles, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and feelings like guilt or shame.

Jonathan encourages people to set the pace. He listens without judgment and helps people decide what change looks like. The aim is to produce workable next steps that fit each person’s life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It aims to reduce struggle with painful thoughts and move toward meaningful daily steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for mood concerns, anxiety, and daily coping. EMDR helps people process distressing memories through structured bilateral stimulation and is often used for trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods might fit best. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches like CBT or ACT from home and use tools between sessions. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to match your schedule and goals.