Jonathan Gerson, LMHC

Jonathan Gerson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Washington who focuses on older adults facing dementia and life transitions. He combines talk therapy with structured life review to help people remember and honor their life stories. His work emphasizes restoring a sense of worth that can fade with memory loss and age-related change.

Gerson developed an approach called the DreamRem Method that centers on guided life review and storytelling for people in early to middle stages of dementia. He also supports seniors managing retirement adjustments and grief after the loss of a spouse or family member. His background includes many years working with older adults, beginning in 1990.

Across sessions he uses client-centered listening alongside mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people feel seen. He draws on motivational interviewing to support practical change and movement toward personal goals. Sessions aim to make everyday life more manageable and meaningful.

Gerson has 12 years documented experience as an LMHC in Washington and a long history of working with senior populations. His focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and cancer-related concerns. He also works with issues such as grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, and sexual identity concerns.

People who choose him can expect a calm, story-focused approach that centers what matters to the individual. Before scheduling, individuals should confirm current session options and practical details to find a good match.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist focuses on understanding the person and reflecting back what they say to build trust and clarity. Narrative Therapy helps people place life events into a story, separating problems from identity and highlighting strengths and meaningful moments. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and bring focus to the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs, and preferences and try different methods until a good fit emerges. That collaboration helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions proceed over time.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people participate from wherever they are in Washington and help family or caregivers stay coordinated with care when appropriate.