- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Blended family issues
About Jonathan
Jonathan "Jon" Briery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 39 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, grief, and depression. He works with adults who are adjusting to life changes, including blended family issues and caregiving strain.
Jon keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens without judgment and helps people name what feels hard. Conversations focus on immediate problems and on steps a person can try between meetings. He uses straightforward language and short-term goals to make progress feel manageable.
In blended household situations he helps individuals sort through role confusion, loyalty conflicts, and communication breakdowns. He also addresses related concerns such as commitment worries, social anxiety, and isolation. He can talk through problems tied to substance use or process addictions alongside these family issues.
Jon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. The focus is on learning specific skills for coping with panic, managing mood, and reducing impulsive behaviors. He also works with grief and loss in concrete ways that help people carry on with daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English from his Texas practice. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first meeting. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions. One approach focuses on skill building for anxiety and panic - teaching short breathing and grounding exercises and strategies to reduce avoidance. This helps when worry or panic attacks are interfering with daily tasks. Another approach targets addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, building alternative routines, and practicing coping responses to cravings. That work often pairs well with managing related family stress.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Jon collaborates with each person to test approaches and adjust methods based on progress and preferences. He discusses goals and tries options that feel practical for everyday life rather than prescribing a single method from the start.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone join without travel. Licensed professionals can tailor meeting length and pacing to match a client’s routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, grief, and depression. He also lists blended family issues among his focus areas.
What is his approach to therapy?
Sessions are direct and practical, emphasizing clear steps and skills to try between meetings. He aims to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning through evidence-based techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with mood disorders and addictions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. His practice operates from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when arranging sessions.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.