Jonathan Gerson , LMHC

Jonathan Gerson is a geriatric counselor who developed the DreamRem Method, a structured talk-therapy approach designed to support people with dementia. The DreamRem Method guides a careful life review that chronicles and celebrates a person’s life history, with the aim of bolstering self-esteem for those coping with cognitive changes. This method is most effective for individuals in the early to middle stages of dementia and focuses on preserving dignity and personal narrative through intentional storytelling and memory work.

In addition to dementia-focused care, he works with older adults navigating retirement adjustments and the grief that follows the loss of a spouse or family member. Gerson has extensive experience with the senior population, having worked with older adults since 1990. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and brings a strengths-based, life-review orientation to counseling for aging-related transitions and bereavement.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jonathan Gerson draws on client-centered therapy, Jungian therapy, and mindfulness therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore feelings and goals - it often helps with adjustment, grief, and self-esteem issues. Jungian therapy attends to personal narratives, symbols, and life themes to help people make meaning of transitions and loss. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce stress and manage anxiety, which can be helpful for coping with life changes and emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jonathan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as work unfolds to ensure the best match.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those seeking care. Sessions by video or phone enable face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These remote formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and to maintain continuity of care across life transitions and busy schedules.