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Jonathan Ponds, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jonathan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jonathan. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oklahoma

Recent reviews

I've been in consistent therapy for the past decade, and I can say without hesitation that Jonathan is the best therapist I've ever had!

Reviewed November 2024

Jonathan has a has been a big help to me since I've been meeting with him. He has provided me with greater clarity and understanding of some of the issues I've been dealing with. He helped me to understand how to capture and manage issues more effectively over the period I've been meeting with him. Jonathan also genuinely seems like a very good person and someone with a high-level of integrity that adds to his credibility and the weight of his recommendations.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Jonathan

  • 9 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a licensed therapist with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and career difficulties. I also offer life coaching as well. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that once rapport between a therapist and client is built, just about anything can be accomplished. I have also found that considering personal, family, group, and social issues that may be contributing to one's current dilemma is very important. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Family conflicts Depression Coaching Antisocial personality Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Drug and alcohol addiction First responder issues Forgiveness Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Military and veterans issues Narcissism Personality disorders Prejudice and discrimination Traumatic brain injury Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jonathan Ponds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619399623.

  • LCSW · Oklahoma · 8555 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Jonathan Ponds

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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I've been in consistent therapy for the past decade, and I can say without hesitation that Jonathan is the best therapist I've ever had!

Reviewed November 2024

Jonathan has a has been a big help to me since I've been meeting with him. He has provided me with greater clarity and understanding of some of the issues I've been dealing with. He helped me to understand how to capture and manage issues more effectively over the period I've been meeting with him. Jonathan also genuinely seems like a very good person and someone with a high-level of integrity that adds to his credibility and the weight of his recommendations.

Reviewed November 2024

Jonathan has been tremendous in improving my mental health and my relationship with my girlfriend. I'm very grateful to have been working with him.

Reviewed August 2024

Jonathan is an amazing therapist, and I trust him fully with my mental health work. He listens and mirrors what I say well. He is entirely non-judgemental while at the same time challenging me to face the less comfortable questions and truths. He has a great memory of our earlier communications, and weaves salient parables and (ironically) super-hero truisms into our work that resonate well with me. I have worked with Jonathan for almost 2 years, and recommend him wholeheartedly.

Reviewed July 2024

He’s the best!

Reviewed May 2024

It’s important for me to be able to share the discomforts that I’d like to let go of with my therapist, without him/her adopting it in order to support. I really feel confident in Jonathan abilities to do that, while offering strategies to step out of those mental practices that are debilitating, despite the experiences. Thank you Jonathan for setting the potential and guiding me there.

Reviewed April 2024

I want a therapist to grow with and learn to communicate better. It looks like i found just what I needed. Time will tell

Reviewed February 2024

Jonathan is very knowledgeable and has a clear plan to help you. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed February 2024

Jonathan is very relatable, intelligent, patient and thoughtful. He has a way of picking away at things and then framing them in a clear, succinct way along with recommendations as to how I can work towards resolving issues. I couldn’t recommend Jonathan more.

Reviewed February 2024

Jonathan has been a great ordeal of help towards not only helping me figure out myself to find a new relationship, but to also help me and guide me in making sure it is as happy and healthy as it could possibly be. Of course there are challenges and obstacles that come with a new relationship, and Jonathan has been astounding at helping me navigate through it all.

Reviewed January 2024

Jonathan is a great therapist, knows how to listen and pay attention and respond and interact in a very effective way. Gives you helpful tools like exercises or advices to explore on your own which have personally been helpful.

Reviewed January 2024

Not only is Jonathan a great listener, he’s a great communicator, and offers objectivity to help work through topics. He’s very responsive to messages, and always proactively communicating schedule changes, if they arise. He’s a very, very good therapist.

Reviewed December 2023

Communicative and straightforward.

Reviewed November 2023

Listens well. Take great notes and helps with reflection. Great feedback and help in guidance on a personal level.

Reviewed November 2023

Grateful for Johnathan’s ability to listen and give me new tools to look and some of my trauma in relation to my anxiety . I feel like I am in a better place because of him.

Reviewed November 2023

Jonathan has been excellent at helping me work though my problems in a way that matters.

Reviewed November 2023

He asks the tough questions for you to be honest with yourself

Reviewed July 2023

Jonathan bring positivity and charisma to every session. He made me feel comfortable sharing things that should be uncomfortable to share. Would 10/10 recommend him!

Reviewed June 2023

Jonathan is a great! He's genuine and you can tell he has a passion for helping his patients.

Reviewed May 2023

A pleasure to meet Jonathan. He’s kind, caring, and really listens to you while providing an easy environment to talk. Feedback and support from him is amazing and could not recommend any higher. 10/10.

Reviewed March 2023

I have been in therapy with Jonathan Ponds for a month now. He recognized my problem are in the first session and has been helping me with it . I like how he narrowed down my issues just by asking me questions and clarifying with me so that he got a clear understanding.

Reviewed March 2023

Jonathan is fantastic. He listens well and gives relevant advice. He tailors his sessions and excersises to my experience and it never feels like a "one size fits all" situation. He's had a very positive influence on my life and perceptions overall and would recommend him to anyone who needs a helping hand.

Reviewed February 2023

Jonathan is a great listener and always has an insightful story ready to shed light in your situation.

Reviewed April 2023

Jonathan has been great. Very helpful, honest and respectful. I’m glad I got paired up with him. I feel very comfortable speaking to an opening up to him.

Reviewed February 2023

Jonathan gets to know you on multiple levels so he can break down walls and allow you to open up freely. He will lead you in a direction of healing if you trust the process and apply the tools that he gives you. The experience is easy and smooth so every session it feels like Iv accomplished something. In his words it’s about “progress, not perfection.” I find myself using this quote often since Johnathan had become my therapist. I can confidently look forward to the future with Jonathan in my corner.

Reviewed February 2023

Very helpful, respectful, straight to the point and very direct. I greatly appreciate our conversations and I believe he is extremely knowledgeable and willing to help in any way he can.

Reviewed January 2023

He is a great therapist, he knows and understands me and is very professional

Reviewed January 2023

A great therapist overall. He knows both how to listen and advise efficiently. Could not have gotten a better practitioner.

Reviewed January 2023

Very good with staying on track with journal and listening

Reviewed December 2022

I have had a hard time being open with men in my life but Jonathan has been such a great help and has not made me feel uncomfortable in me sharing my feelings. I look forward to our meetings every week and would honestly recommend him to anyone I know!

Reviewed November 2022

Jonathan Ponds was the first therapist I was matched with while using this service and honesty I'm super glad. I had a really bad experience with therapy in the past and it made me really hesitant to come back to it, despite that I don't think I could be more glad i did. I feel a genuine understanding and compassion from Jonathan Pond a thousand fold coparied to anyone else I've seaked for professional help. This is the second review I've wrote about anything in my life and it's because he deserves it! Thank you for all your help.

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jonathan Ponds offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jonathan Ponds works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jonathan Ponds speak?

Jonathan Ponds speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jonathan Ponds have?

Jonathan Ponds has 9 years of experience.

Where is Jonathan Ponds licensed to practice?

Jonathan Ponds is licensed to practice in Oklahoma.

Does Jonathan Ponds accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Jonathan Ponds accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jonathan Ponds offer?

Jonathan Ponds offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jonathan Ponds?

Jonathan Ponds can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jonathan Ponds?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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