LIFE CAN BE FULFILLING!
We have ALL experienced stress, anger, anxiety and depression at different points of time, yet sometimes having one or all of these emotions can be overwhelming to the point of creating constant dysfunction in day-to-day living. Therapy is a liberating avenue to explore oneself and find inner peace that may be hidden under internal and external factors. It is important to feel heard and validated, especially when one is at their wits’ end. I am a firm believer in meeting each client where they are at in their journey of life and learning how they would like to approach their presenting problem(s), whether it be through visiting past experiences or keeping the discussion within the present moment; we will be able to co-create an individualized plan to help alleviate symptoms, as well as promote a healthier you, through psychoeducation, healthy interventions and self-care techniques.
I am a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and bring eight years of clinical expertise to the field of adult mental health. During graduate school, I interned at Circle Health Services (formerly The Free Clinic) in Cleveland, Ohio, where I advanced my therapeutic skills in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), anger management skill training and brief psychodynamic therapies, while keeping a person-centered approach to the therapeutic relationship with my clients.
Later, I had the privilege to join Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland (JFSA), where I completed additional education in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Here, I learned not only about different causes of cognitive decline and the biological facets that may be affected, but how to engage with an individual no matter what stage of cognitive impairment they are experiencing. In addition to working with affected individuals, I provided ongoing psychotherapy to family caregivers, to help reduce the stress and burden that often occurs while caregiving.
Throughout my time at JFSA, I earned my clinical license in social work, while being supervised by a clinical social worker who helped deepen my breadth of knowledge in Gestalt therapy, as well as grief and loss, experientialism, depression and anxiety. I have been trained by the co-founder, Dr. Carey Sherman, PhD., to facilitate the Savvy Caregiver Program and by Dr. Elizabeth O’Toole, MD, to administer an array of psychological measures, including the GDS, MoCA, PHQ-9, The Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire, QOL-AD, and the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy.
Additionally, I have completed training and one-on-one supervision with Dr. Todd Pressman PhD. who founded and certified me in his Deconstructing Anxiety model.
https://toddpressman.com/certified-practitioners/
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Self esteem, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Emptiness, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Self-love, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
OH LISW I.2103268
CA LCSW 122885
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jonathon Yassanye. 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.
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Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Jonathon for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jonathon has been fantastic at helping me with my anxiety and communication issues.
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Jonathon for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Jonathon is an amazing person, with his guidance I’m able to transform my life into healthier habits.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Jonathon for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jonathon has been wonderful. I've never had therapy before so I entered this pretty skeptical but am really loving our conversations. I leave the sessions feeling heard, and more relaxed. He's a great listener, shows real empathy, and offers constructive help in managing life's stressors. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Jonathon for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Jonathon is a great listener and offers extensive constructive responses to my feelings in each session. As well as being super friendly, I have found it easy to open up to him and truly express myself in every session. You can tell he has had lots of experience in this field.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Jonathon for 1 month
Jonathon listens cares and provides resources to help with your issues m. He is amazing
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Jonathon for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes