Jonathan Semro, LPC

Jonathan Semro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with four years of professional counseling experience. He previously spent 24 years serving as a Christian pastor and now works in formal counseling to help people manage grief, ADHD, mood struggles, and stress. Jonathan listens without judgment and lets each person guide their goals and pace.

He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on breaking problems into manageable steps. He mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-focused work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and make values-based choices.

Jonathan also uses client-centered techniques to create a respectful, listening space. When trauma is present, he offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as one option people can consider. He discusses faith openly when a person wants faith-informed support and leaves it out when they prefer secular approaches.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented. People set the priorities and decide whether to include spiritual themes. Jonathan aims to help with everyday skills like communication, managing guilt, and reducing isolation.

He commonly helps with caregiver stress, fatherhood questions, life purpose, and young adult concerns. He also works with people facing hospice and end-of-life issues and those coping with post-traumatic stress. His approach is straightforward and practical, focused on small steps that build into lasting change.

How Jonathan Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Jonathan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical skills and homework that can reduce worry, lift mood, and improve daily routines.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for people struggling with anxiety, grief, or life transitions who want to live more in line with what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. He will talk through options, try approaches, and adjust plans as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and teachable moments; phone calls can fit a busy day or use less bandwidth. Chat and messaging support brief check-ins, written reflection, and flexible communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into everyday life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.