Dr. Jonathan Behler , LCMHC, LPC

Dr. Jonathan Behler frames his work around helping people regain a sense of peace, harmony, satisfying work, and healthy family life when circumstances throw them off course. He acknowledges that life can bring sudden change, loss, or disorientation, and he approaches those moments as opportunities to explore practical solutions and emotional relief for each individual.

He holds a Master's of Divinity in Theology, a Master's in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Psychology, and he supplements that academic training with several clinical certifications. These include AACC counseling focused on panic disorder, training in neurobiology and addiction, certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for traumatized children, and specialized training in sexuality and sexual addiction. He is also licensed as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and as an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Across his 15 years of practice, he has supported people managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital concerns, and a wide range of other mental health challenges. He has experience working with military members and their families around PTSD-related issues, and with clergy and their families addressing matters connected to church life. He seeks to be the steady, solution-focused professional who listens, helps uncover options, and walks alongside clients as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Behler uses trauma-focused clinical methods to help people process distressing events and reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic memories; this approach emphasizes understanding symptoms, developing coping skills, and creating a safer day-to-day experience. He also integrates neurobiology-informed addiction work that explains how brain changes relate to substance use and behavioral patterns, helping clients build strategies to manage cravings and rebuild routines. For work with children and caregivers, he offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) adapted for traumatized children - a hands-on approach that strengthens parent-child communication and improves behavioral management.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Behler works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailors techniques and pacing so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide scheduling flexibility and reduce travel time. These modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and use the form of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.