Jonathan (Jon) Priest
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Psychological Examiner-Independent
We use our training and experience in mental health science to walk with you through struggles and help you better live out your faith in God.
Jon has a laid back relational style that allows a client to explore and plan for the growth they want to experience while valuing the process far and above over the product. He is experienced in helping children and their families address behavioral challenges with healthy boundaries and connection and loves working with clients of any age explore their uniqueness to play to their strengths. Jon is a great fit for clients (especially males who hate the idea of counseling) wanting to deeply explore questions of identity, family of origin concerns, the meaning of his/her suffering, his/her core values, and questions of faith and who God is. Couples who want to learn how conflict can be another opportunity for intimacy will appreciate his approach as well, and he enjoys helping leaders (e.g., entrepreneurs, executives, pastors, etc.) deal with the unique pressures and loneliness that can come along with such roles. Jon is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help children process difficult experiences and is a trained parenting coordinator equipped to assist high-conflict coparents cooperate effectively for their child(ren).
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Burnout
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Men's Issues
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Suicidal Ideation
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Behavior Therapy
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arkansas
- Ambetter – Arkansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arkansas
- Health Advantage – Arkansas
- Qual Choice – Arkansas
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPE-I
Arkansas Psychology Board
09-19EI, Arkansas
Education
University of CENTRAL ARKANSAS
MS (Master of Science), 2007
Counseling Psychology