Jonathan Helwig

Jonathan is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with expertise working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. He is a warm, inviting, and multiculturally competent clinician. His clinical experiences include many years with his own practice, as well as previously working with an established Group Practice. He has also worked with the Office of Child Welfare Services in Montgomery County, MD, as well as the Safe Shores Children’s Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Safe Journey House, a 24-hour crisis center helping high-risk individuals with various mental health issues. Other experiences include work with the Potomac Programs’ Intensive Outpatient Program, where he helped young adults face substance abuse-related issues.

Jonathan approaches therapy from an integrative and holistic perspective. Jonathan is an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) and Mindfulness based therapist who believes therapeutic goals should be collaborative and self-determined by the client. He aims to empower his clients to feel confident sitting in the “driver seat” of their own lives. Other approaches he implements include Psychodynamic, CBT, and Solution-Focused.

The first few sessions working together will involve creating therapeutic goals and forming a partnership to work towards those goals, as well as determining if both you and Jonathan are a good fit for the process. The first few sessions can be light and explorative for some, while other clients may prefer to jump right into more serious content, which is also welcome. He also encourages clients to discuss any questions or concerns before starting, including insurance coverage/fees, scheduling, cancelation, and personal questions.