Jason Goldswer, LISW-S
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Jason Goldswer is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience in behavioral health. He provides therapy for individuals age 16 and up, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationship challenges, addiction and recovery-related concerns, stress, and life transitions.
Jason’s approach is person-centered, collaborative, practical, and whole-person focused. He works with clients to build confidence, self-awareness, self-acceptance, coping skills, and a treatment path that reflects each person’s needs and goals.
Quick Provider Details
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal relationship concerns, addiction and recovery-related concerns, emotional regulation, stress, life transitions, confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
Therapy Approaches and Training:
Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
Ages Served: Ages 16 and up
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Primary Services: Individual counseling, couples counseling, and supportive family interventions when clinically appropriate
About Jason Goldswer
Jason Goldswer, LISW-S, has nearly 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. After moving from New York to Ohio in 2013, he has served the Toledo community while continuing to refine his clinical practice, leadership skills, and whole-person approach to care.
Jason earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cazenovia College near Syracuse, New York, followed by additional exposure to treatment approaches during time spent in Boston, Massachusetts. His professional journey later led him to Rochester, New York, where he built a strong clinical foundation in behavioral health before completing his Master’s degree in Social Work in the early 2000s.
His background includes comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services, clinical leadership. His leadership includes administrative roles in community behavioral health and acute/non-acute hospital treatment programs. He performed such leadership roles as an Associate Vice President of Clinical Services, Executive Compliance and Risk Management, and as an Interim Chief Executive Officer with a local hospital in Toledo, OH. These experiences inform his ability to support clients with practical, compassionate, and individualized care, and use of inner/outer system management to ensure clients have consultative direction and resources they can access in the community.
Areas of Focus
Jason provides therapy for individuals age 16 and up navigating emotional, behavioral health, relationship, and recovery-related concerns, including:
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Interpersonal relationship concerns
- Addiction and recovery-related concerns
- Stress management
- Emotional regulation
- Life transitions
- LGBTQ+ identity exploration
- Greif and Loss
- Trauma and stress-related disorders
- Medical illness
- Confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
- Couples and supportive family interventions when clinically appropriate
Jason’s Approach to Therapy
Jason’s therapy style is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Over time, his methods have evolved to include mindfulness techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
His goal is to partner with clients throughout the therapeutic process while supporting the development of confidence, self-awareness, self-acceptance, coping skills, and practical next steps. Jason works to tailor treatment to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Jason also believes in supporting the whole person. When clinically appropriate, he may recommend additional resources, family interventions, supportive sessions, or couples counseling as part of a broader treatment plan that supports growth, recovery, and overall well-being.
Jason May Be a Good Fit For Clients Who…
Are navigating anxiety, depression, mood concerns, relationship stress, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, stress, or life transitions.
Want a therapist who is collaborative, person-centered, practical, and focused on building confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
May benefit from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Gottman Therapy Method, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, or a whole-person treatment approach.
Are looking for a therapist with extensive behavioral health experience, addiction treatment knowledge, and clinical leadership background.
Education, Credentials, and Experience
Jason Goldswer is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cazenovia College near Syracuse, New York, and later completed his Master’s degree in Social Work in the early 2000s.
Jason has nearly 30 years of experience in behavioral health and has provided comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. His professional path has included clinical experience in New York, relocation to Ohio in 2013, and ongoing service to the Toledo community.
In addition to his therapy work, Jason served as an Associate Vice President of Clinical Services at a local behavioral health agency, Executive Compliance Officer and Risk Management, and Interim Chief Executive Officer where he continued to develop his clinical practice, leadership skills, and commitment to supporting client recovery and wellness.
- Bachelor’s degree, Cazenovia College near Syracuse, New York
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory designation
- Nearly 30 years of behavioral health experience
- Experience providing mental health and addiction treatment services
- Clinical and leadership experience in behavioral health agency settings
- Therapy approaches include CBT, REBT, EFT, Gottman Therapy Method, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered care
Request an Appointment With Jason Goldswer
If you are interested in working with Jason Goldswer, you can request an appointment through Toledo Counseling & Mental Health. Our team can help review availability, insurance, appointment type, and whether Jason’s therapy services may be an appropriate fit for your needs.