Jonathon Yassanye, LISW, LCSW

Jonathon Yassanye is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and issues related to sexuality and self-esteem. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress. He works in English and brings eight years of clinical experience to his practice.

Jonathon uses a collaborative, person-centered approach. He meets people where they are and builds a plan with them. Sessions may include looking at past experiences or focusing on present coping skills depending on the person’s needs. He draws on practical tools like psychoeducation, self-care techniques, and behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

He trained at Case Western Reserve University and gained early experience at a community health clinic in Cleveland. There he practiced cognitive behavioral methods, anger-management skills, and brief psychodynamic techniques while keeping a person-centered stance in sessions.

At Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland he learned about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and worked with people across stages of cognitive change. He also provided psychotherapy to family caregivers to address the burden and stress that often accompany caregiving roles.

Jonathon earned clinical social work licensure while supervised by an experienced clinical social worker, and he has additional training in grief work, Gestalt-influenced approaches, and experiential methods. He has completed training in specific models and assessment tools used with older adults and caregivers and applies those skills when relevant to a person’s goals.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist prioritizes the person’s goals, reflects feelings, and helps them name what matters most. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive, collaborative space to sort through life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress by offering concrete tools to practice between sessions.

Existential therapy helps people consider meaning, choice, and values when they face big life questions. It can be useful for those dealing with life purpose, emptiness, or major transitions, including aging-related shifts in role and identity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can shift over time as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats Jonathon currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow smoother check-ins during a workday. Different formats also support different needs - for example, phone sessions can be a shorter, easier way to do a quick check-in, while video sessions allow for more visual interaction. Discuss format choices with the therapist when scheduling so sessions match your daily routine and goals.