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Johnathan Lein, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Johnathan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Johnathan. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Jonathan has been extremely kind and insightful. He's passionate about his work. He helped me to quickly ditch my fear of therapy. Customizing his approach to getting to know me and my concerns.

Reviewed June 2024

Johnathan is very considerate and kind. He conveys a sense of understanding where you are coming from and allows you the space to just be heard. His insights are realistic and easy to apply. You won’t feel judged by Johnathan.

Reviewed March 2024

More about Johnathan

  • 32 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMSW

It is often said that life is a journey in which you experience"ups and downs". Unfortunately for many who experience a down time, there are difficulties overcoming barriers when trying to go back "up" again. I want to meet you where you are when you are overwhelmed by those barriers. I want to walk with you and work with you toward an improved quality of life while helping you arm yourself with the necessary tools to navigate through any future barriers.

My name is Johnathan Lein. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - LMSW-C) originally from Michigan with over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy. I graduated with my BA in Sociology/Social Work in 1983 and earned my MSW in Social Work in 2001. After working under clinical supervision I became fully licensed in 2006. I have spent my career working in three areas: Medical Social Work, Educational Social Work and Psychotherapy/Counseling. I have worked with young people, adults, geriatric adults, and individuals in the LBGTQ community. I have also been a school administrator in both the public and private sectors in two states.

I want to highlight a "population" that I have vast experience with; and that is the Medical Provider population. Those who are medical students all the way to Doctors, Nurses, PA's and Nurse Practitioners.

Some, but not all the areas I have experience in are anxiety, life changes, self-esteem issues, depression, grief, young adults on the autism spectrum, intimacy & sexual issues, sexual abuse survivors, trauma, career transition issues, learning disabilities and family issues.

When meeting with a client, I use a Person Centered Approach. I want to guide you as you travel the journey toward a better place in life while utilizing my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I want to get to know you well, so that together we can approach your barriers and navigate toward a positive outcome. I always consider it a privilege to work with each individual who entrusts me as their therapist.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Autism and Asperger Syndrome Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacks Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Johnathan Lein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548346422.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801088216 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Johnathan Lein

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Jonathan has been extremely kind and insightful. He's passionate about his work. He helped me to quickly ditch my fear of therapy. Customizing his approach to getting to know me and my concerns.

Reviewed June 2024

Johnathan is very considerate and kind. He conveys a sense of understanding where you are coming from and allows you the space to just be heard. His insights are realistic and easy to apply. You won’t feel judged by Johnathan.

Reviewed March 2024

I've never had therapy before but my experience with him has been nothing short of amazing. He's very supportive, attentive and understanding, nothing more is needed because of his expertise and experience.

Reviewed July 2023

Johnathan has truly taken the time to get to know me and what is important to me in my therapy journey. He is kind, respectful, and offers so much wisdom. I look forward to my sessions each week and his calming presence makes me very comfortable to open up about topics that can be difficult.

Reviewed March 2023

Very knowledgeable and easy to tell how experienced he is after only several sessions. Will give you information but makes it sound like it's coming from an old friend, not a professor.

Reviewed December 2022

Johnathan is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

Reviewed November 2022

Johnathan has been nothing short of wonderful. He listens to my concerns, hears the subtext of what I haven’t said, is warm and kind, professional and non-judgmental. He’s flexible with meeting times and just genuinely wants to help his clients. He has years of varied experiences in his field, I am confident in his ability to help myself and others.

Reviewed January 2022

Jonathan pays attention and remembers what I’ve said. He really cares and gives helpful insight and feedback. His concern and caring are genuine.

Reviewed September 2021

Jonathan is a great listener and very supportive. Talking things through with him has helped me a great deal. Little did I know a year ago how glad I would be to have a counselor in my life.

Reviewed May 2021

Johnathan was friendly, open, professional, and listened to my needs. He offered several options for communication (video, voice, text) and was timely in replying to any questions or messages. Would recommend him to a friend or loved one. He respected and adapted to my communication style, and he also opened up about his life and experience.

Reviewed March 2021

Johnathan is very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring to me as an individual.

Reviewed March 2021

Johnathan has been extremely helpful in my progress through my mental hurdles in everyday life. He has been incredibly nice and sympathetic with my feelings and I've come a long way since I've started working with him.

Reviewed February 2021

Johnathan is an amazing counselor he has helped me to understand myself a little more and been very supportive of things I have done as well as the factor that he takes the time to try to listen and understand what issues you may be having.

Reviewed December 2020

Johnathan continues to give me amazing support and common sense, simplistic solutions/advice that I would never have thought of. In only a few weeks my life has seemed to continue to improve with his care and guidance.

Reviewed November 2020

Johnathan has been a Godsend for me during a rather challenging time in my life. I am very grateful for his compassionate listening, his attention to the details that I share with him, and his patience in unpacking some things with me and helping me to gain focus, healthy perspective, and then to act accordingly as I move forward.

Reviewed November 2020

Wonderfully supportive and patient!!

Reviewed September 2020

Jon has been present, attentive and thoughtful. He’s insightful and has offered me practical ways to deal with the challenges I’m facing - highly recommend

Reviewed August 2020

Professional, compassionate and interactive .

Reviewed July 2020

Upon my initial joining of BetterHelp, I was enduring not only the stresses of being a graduate student but the overwhelming nature of bereavement. Of course, that got pushed aside as Covid-19 became the focus. Jonathan has provided complete care and comfort throughout the entire therapeutic process and is dedicated to truly hearing the needs of his clients. I do believe it was more than intuition that Johnathan was chosen to counsel me.

Reviewed June 2020

Johnathan has been great! Fantastic advice in our conversations, helpful activities. I'm very grateful for Johnathan and better help for matching him with me!

Reviewed April 2020

Jonathan was great to work with. We did not do too many sessions but the ones we did were beneficial. Thanks Jonathan!

Reviewed April 2020

Jonathan is a very conscientious listener and it is very clear he is an expert. There is no doubt in my mind I am receiving state of the art care when I talk to him. Would very much recommend.

Reviewed April 2020

So far good.

Reviewed March 2020

Johnathan is a counselor that has real life experience to draw from. Not just a group of token phrases.

Reviewed February 2020

Johnathon supported me in every way I asked him to.

Reviewed February 2020

Since I joined the Betterhelp counseling service I’ve been very pleased with the kind patient support the staff has offered in helping me get used to online counseling. I’m so NOT a techie! Johnathan Lien is an excellent counselor! Very, sensitive and extremely perceptive in helping me unravel some complicated, painful issues. I recommend Johnathan highly. Very skilled in dealing with relational trauma and abuse concerns.

Reviewed February 2020

Johnathan comes to me at a very perfect level of understanding and connects his own life experiences to my own. He adds the perfect amount of spiritual advice in our sessions. I appreciate all the knowledge and care he has shared with me!

Reviewed January 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Johnathan Lein offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Johnathan Lein works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Johnathan Lein speak?

Johnathan Lein speaks English.

How many years of experience does Johnathan Lein have?

Johnathan Lein has 32 years of experience.

Where is Johnathan Lein licensed to practice?

Johnathan Lein is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Johnathan Lein accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Johnathan Lein does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Johnathan Lein offer?

Johnathan Lein offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Johnathan Lein?

Johnathan Lein can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Johnathan Lein?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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