Jonathan "Chris" Harrell, LCSW

Jonathan "Chris" Harrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a clinical license to provide psychotherapy, practicing in Utah with five years of professional experience. He adopts a person-centered philosophy that places each client at the center of the work, allowing the individual to set the pace and direction while he offers clinical guidance and support.

Jonathan integrates mindfulness-based practices into his work, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and values-focused interventions to help clients increase present-moment awareness, tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings, and clarify what matters most to them. He has a particular passion for supporting people with ADHD, working to develop practical strategies so life works for them rather than the other way around.

He provides care for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and LGBT-related topics, and he also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker he brings clinical training and a collaborative approach to therapy, and he invites prospective clients who are ready for change to connect and explore whether his methods are a good fit.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness for Online Care

Jonathan "Chris" Harrell commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a mindfulness-informed approach that helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them while clarifying personal values to guide action. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and struggles with motivation or direction.

He also draws on mindfulness-based practices and values work to build present-moment awareness and practical skills for coping with difficult emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. These techniques can support work on self-esteem, relationship patterns, social anxiety, and challenges related to ADHD.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Jonathan will work with each client to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and sustain consistent care, allowing therapy to fit more naturally into day-to-day life.