Jonah Friedman, LAC

Licensed in: New Jersey
Licensed Associate Counselor Practicing With Vita Health

When I was a teen, I first started therapy as a client. At the time, I was scared and didn’t know what the journey would entail. The experience changed my life. Therapy is what empowered me to better understand myself and gain confidence in who I am, and eventually I was able to come out as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Now as a therapist, I love working with people from all walks of life — guiding them to self-discovery, introspection, and mental wellness.

Together We Will

  • Establish a safe space where you’ll feel respected and validated.
  • Collaborate throughout the therapeutic journey.
  • Increase your self-awareness, as we learn together about your life experiences.
  • Work collaboratively to ensure treatment is tailored to help you reach your goals.
  • Work together to establish small, but actionable steps you can take to achieve your goals.

Works with

I work with youth, young adults, and people of all ages. I am trained to help people with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health conditions — including those who have feelings or actions of wanting to end their life. I employ CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solutions-Focused Therapy all though a person-centered and queer-affirmative lens!

Therapies I Offer

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Compassion Focused,
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT),
  • Motivational Interviewing,
  • Person-Centered,
  • Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT),
  • Strength Based,
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

I Believe

Mental wellness is more important than ever. We live in an increasingly complex world, and it is crucial that we all take time to care for our mental health. That can mean lots of different things - self care, working out, naps, going to therapy, and a lot more. Regardless, your mental wellness is a must.

Psychology Today

I first started therapy as a client, scared and unsure what the journey would entail. The experience changed my life. Therapy empowered me to better understand myself, and eventually I came out as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Now, I love working people from all walks of life — guiding them to self-discovery, introspection, and mental wellness.

We live in an increasingly complex world, and it is crucial to take time for our mental health. I'm here for you — let's begin the journey toward mental wellness together.

I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health tele-therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I'm licensed to see patients in New Jersey.

Psychology in the past

I have worked clinically at both inpatient and outpatient settings, including a crisis/suicide hotline, a group home, a college counseling center, an intoxicated driver resource center, and a private practice. While trained to work with people from all walks of life, I truly enjoy working alongside LGBTQIA+ folks and make it a mission to provide top tier queer-affirmative therapy. I have conducted research, published articles, taken specific courses, and completed clinical experiences to develop the skills necessary for providing all LGBTQIA+ clients the affirmative services they deserve.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) in the state of New Jersey and a NBCC National Certified Counselor with 2+ years of experience in the field. I first earned a bachelor’s degree at Tulane University in 2019 and went on to earn a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The College of New Jersey in 2022.

I practice with a variety of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. Altogether, my integrative approach allows me to recognize and treat the often nuanced symptomologies of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, sexual and gender minority related stressors, and more.

I work via Telehealth

I am a NBCC National Certified Counselor with via Vita Health's teletherapy practice.

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I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our holistic mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors.