Jonathan Cottrell, LCSW, CSW

Colorado · 9 years in practice

Jonathan Cottrell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addictions.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09926749 · expires August 2027
LCSW, Georgia: CSW005872 · expires September 2026
LICSW, Alabama: 4168C · expires June 2026
LCSW, Florida: SW25995 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1154865954 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Cottrell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and addictions. He works with adults who are facing relationship strain, mood challenges, or the strain of chronic illness and pain. Jonathan aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

He keeps sessions collaborative and down-to-earth. Jonathan listens for the feelings and patterns that get in the way, then practises skills with clients to reduce overwhelm.

Background and approach

That can include short behavioral steps, experiments between sessions, or clearer ways to talk about difficult emotions. His work blends methods like Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive and acceptance-based tools. That mix lets him address both how people feel in relationships and how they think about themselves.

He also draws on solution-focused techniques when clients want concrete, time-limited change. Over nine years in practice, Jonathan has helped people facing social anxiety, impulsivity, communication problems, and struggles finding life purpose. He also supports those coping with chronic health issues or disability to get better everyday functioning and mood.

Jonathan explains options plainly and helps people choose what fits their goals. Sessions are paced to each person's needs, with a focus on building skills that carry into daily life. He encourages small experiments, clearer communication, and steady progress toward realistic goals.

Jonathan aims to be a steady collaborator during times of change and stress.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Jonathan names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and naming feelings so emotions can guide healthier responses in close relationships and personal struggles. It helps people notice patterns in how they react and connect those reactions to needs beneath the surface.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that reflect personal values. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and when someone wants clearer direction in life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and may combine techniques when that better serves progress.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules. Video offers face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit into work, caregiving, or medical routines while keeping a consistent relationship with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jonathan focus on?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship issues, plus related topics like chronic pain, communication problems, and life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and practical, mixing feeling-focused conversations with concrete skill practice and brief behavioral experiments.

What is his professional background?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jonathan holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible care.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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