Therapist profile
Jonathan "Jon" Briery, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and relapse
- Family concerns
About Jonathan
Jonathan "Jon" Briery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 39 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, grief, and depression. Jonathan writes plainly about working with clients on these problems and aims to make the first steps toward change less daunting.
He focuses on practical conversations about what is happening at home and how it affects daily life. Sessions often address things like communication problems, commitment concerns, blended family issues, and the strain that caregiving can bring. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, chronic pain, separation or divorce, and different kinds of addictive behaviors.
Jonathan prefers straightforward work that looks at patterns of behavior and thinking. He helps people talk through impulses, panic, social anxiety, and loneliness. For men who want to work on specific issues, he offers direct conversation about expectations and coping skills.
His approach centers on clear discussion and problem-focused steps rather than jargon. He encourages clients to describe what is most urgent and then takes a practical path to manage symptoms and daily challenges. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to what is working.
Sessions are conducted in English and Jonathan does not accept international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Jonathan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying patterns of thought that make anxiety or depression worse and then testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Behavioral strategies are used to address addictive behaviors and impulsivity by breaking cycles and creating alternative routines. These techniques often include step-by-step plans, coping strategies for urges, and short behavioral experiments to see what helps in real life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jonathan works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. He reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan based on what the client reports is or is not working.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also enable steady work on communication, grief, and addiction-related habits while keeping the focus on practical steps and skills.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on concrete steps and clear conversation rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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