Jonathan Balcar

My communication style

The techniques I employ most often are active listening and immediacy. I help bring the client's experience to the present. The client's experience, emotions, and understanding are most important, and my communication style helps me get out of the way of these things.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and after working with patients in hospitals for years, I discovered that I wanted to help people overcome grief and other mental blocks to achieve goals that extend beyond just feeling better.

My goals for you

From day one, we collaboratively create goals that the client wants to reach. I am here to help the client articulate and process these goals. I use techniques such as guided discovery to help clients understand their barriers and how to move past them.

Our first session

The first session is all about the client visualizing barriers and the goals they are striving to reach. It is an open space for the client to discover their own reasons for reaching out for help. I work collaboratively with people to process emotions. The act of processing emotions can be a huge relief at the start of the therapy journey.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian