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In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged. Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
I have a Master's of Divinity in Theology, a Master's in Professional Counseling and a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am certified in AACC counseling with panic disorder; Neurobiology and Addiction; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; and Certified in PCIT for Traumatized Children. I also have a certification in sexuality and sexual addiction.
I have experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, marital issues and numerous other mental health issues. I have also worked with military members and their families dealing with PTSD related issues. I have also worked with clergy members and their families dealing with issues of the church.
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
License information
AL LPC LPC04767
NC LCMHC 11786
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Jonathan Behler. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Behler is kind, compassionate, and very wise. His counsel is helping me to grow from week-to-week. So thankful for his experience and insight.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Really really good therapist, helped through my issues in no time!!! Very knowledgeable and very involved!!!
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Is a good listener, and provides good support. Would recommend.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I just started with Dr.J so far it is going great!!
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Behler is an amazing therapist and has helped me greatly!! He offers methods to help with my concerns, and also through aspects of faith has helped me to heal and understand in many asoects of my life.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Dr. Behler makes me feel understood and heard. He is the best therapist there is. He validates my feelings and helps me to cope with all the stresses of my life. He has an excellent podcast too that is really helping me outside of our sessions. I highly recommend this therapist.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
He's awesome. Period.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, adhd, and anger management
I had been putting off therapy for years for many reasons when I know I needed it but due to previous personal experience I did not have trust with therapists. I tried another therapist on this app and I couldn’t seem to connect with her the way I needed to. I immediately connected to Dr. Behler as he listened without judgement and empathized which built the trust I was seeking and allowed me to open up to him.
He asks me questions in a way that guides me to come to conclusions on my own creating those, “Ah Ha” moments. He then works with me on what to do after those moments to process what has happened or how to change a negative behavior pattern. He is patient, kind and supportive. This, is the furtherest I have made it in therapy and because of Dr. Behler I don’t plan on stopping. With my family and him by my side I know that I have the support to deal with the different traumatic events through my life and finally be able to move forward.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
This guy is the man
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I live in a community where mental health care is minimal at best. I tried BetterHelp and have found my therapist, Dr Behler, to have been matched with me very well. In my case my identity is in Jesus and I need a therapist who doesn’t talk me out of that, but counsels knowing my Christian background. Now things are making sense.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far very happy
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
He is wonderful
Written on Jul 11, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks
Dr.Behler has been such a crucial part of my growth these last few months. He has always provided me with a safe space to talk and he’s so patient and understanding with me. He’s been the first person I’ve ever been able to open up to and feel like they care about what I have to say. He has also helped me with my journey with god, which I really needed when I first met him. He is an amazing therapist and I highly recommend him!!
Written on Jul 03, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Amazing first meeting
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr. Behler has been a blessing! I’m looking forward to many more sessions with him.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Behler is compassionate and really listens to what you are saying. He has great knowledge in ways you can help yourself. He offers tools to help you succeed.
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jonathan does a wonderful job helping me navigate through my concerns.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
He is just incredible.
My wife is so happy with my progress.
I love how he helps me change what needs to be changed.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
I had to start over with a new therapist for logistics reasons due to Covid so it was a little unknown at first what to expect. Since I already had a relationship with my other therapist, I was hesitant to re tell my story. It was easy from the moment we chatted and I have felt supported, especially in a way that matches up with my faith. I appreciate the midweek messages to wish me well and the availability that he offers. And I like the work sheets and “assignments“ that help me learn more about myself as well as tackle the issues at hand. I feel like I’m growing and healing quickly with the work that we have done.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Jonathan is good!
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He was very pleasant to talk to, and i could see myself having more sessions with him I just want to see other therapists, having nothing to do with his performance.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Very knowledgeable, insightful and compassionate! So grateful for Jonathan!
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Jonathan listens and offers great advice in a kind way. He offers solutions that i would not have thought of alone.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Really Great Therapist !
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mr. Behler has a good perspective of both secular and religious views.
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Great therapist that listens and provides amazing tools to help you!!
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jonathan is a very good therapist. He listens well and always offers solutions and antidotes
Written on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression
Jonathan is awesome, he always responds in a timely manner and creates a calming environment when you speak to him.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jonathan shows a lot of empathy in his responses and responds to messages very quickly. I look forward to working with him in the coming weeks!
Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jonathan has been very helpful for me. He helps me understand my emotions, and figure out where they might be coming from. I am encouraged as the advices he gives are also Bible-based and it's exactly what I need. Reaching out to him is very easy through messaging, and he also checks on me mid-week.
Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jonathan is excellent at what he does. He’s an excellent listener and he help me deal with a difficult situation in my life. I would highly recommend him!
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Great listener and problem solver
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He is great. Godly man. Really knows how to give advice. He is great to work with. Has really helped me through my struggles
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
After working with Johnathan for the past 2 months, I have learned quit a bit. Thank you for helping me Johnathan. God Bless!
Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jonathan Behler is a great counselor. He's kind, considerate, and he believes in his faith. When you have faith in God, then you have the inspiration and the ability to give happiness and joy to others and that is how I found happiness again. I would fully recommend Jonathan to a person who is considering a counselor for help and I give him a 8 out of 10. Very nice!
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
John is a great therapist!
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far my counseling with him has been great I have no complaints this is going on the third session thank you
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks
After a few sessions helped me pin point which events of my life ive held on to that is effecting me now.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Very helpful and insightful at an extremely emotional time in my life. Jonathan is excellent at listening compassionately and really understanding what I am saying (or trying to say!). I have come out of every live session with a wonderful "nugget" to think and reflect on.
He has responded to every single journal entry and message that I've sent him very promptly.
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
My counselor, has been great these last couple weeks, he put up with my emotion status, respond to me after every journal i have wrote. He has pay attention on how i want to get better, with his strong faith he has reflected on my faith.
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Jonathan listen well and is very compassionate. He has good exercises and is pleasant to speak to.
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Really helpful!
Written on Mar 09, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
I have been working with Jonathan for 4 months now and he’s been fantastic. I feel safe and comfortable working with him and I truly feel like he understands me. He’s helped me get back on track in my life and also in my faith. I couldn’t ask for a better counselor.
Written on Mar 07, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
I appreciate Jonathan’s genuine interest and his willingness to help. Never done anything like this before and he’s made it a comfortable process for me.
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Jonathan is a lovely person. He is patient, kind and compassionate. He listens and responds from the heart.
Written on Jan 24, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks
Jonathan has been my counselor for a little over a month and this has been a good experience for me. He’s helped me tap into my inner being and unfold my traumas. I have begun to have a new found respect for myself like never before. I look forward to this journey that he has me on and where it will take me. Thank you Jonathan. God Bless you.
Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I feel like I'm talking to a family member.
Jonathan is safe, friendly and so very patient.
He has helped me get back in touch with my relationship with the higher power and in only two sessions has brought my daily living to a peaceful place.
Written on Jan 08, 2021 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jonathan is amazing! I was not sure I wanted a faith based counselor since my traumas come from the church and that’s why I decided to seek counseling. But Jonathan was incredible and I feel he heard me and listened with an understanding heart, not because he is a counselor but because I feel he genuinely cares. We also have the same faith so it’s nice. I feel hopeful about my faith and I feel so much peace. I feel blessed to have been placed with him on BetterHelp!
-Nicole
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very helpful respectful responds very quick cares about your well being, not just sombody telling you that you'll be ok very understanding
Written on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jonathan has been a tremendous help and support since I’ve started with BetterHelp. He’s very responsive when I have questions and he ends all of our sessions with prayer. Jonathan has great suggestions and supplemental information to other during our sessions as well.
Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Love his faith-based approach. Great listener and also makes me feel very comfortable. Regularly checking in on me. It’s nice to feel that he genuinely cares.
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I felt very comfortable talking to Johnathan. I loved that he always prayed after our sessions and he always was optimistic. Thank you
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I feel very comfortable working with Jonathan. I prefer the video chat to feel connected
Written on Nov 10, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks
Jonathan has been so kind and shared so much knowledge and perspective. He allows me to move at my pace.
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Jonathan has been so helpful throughout this journey!
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very kind and offered wisdom in areas I needed it. Prayed for me after every session. I could tell how much he cares about his clients!
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I found my sessions to be very helpful in a very stressful situation. I am glad that I reached out, and appreciate the expertise of my counselor.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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