“Today is non-refundable. Choose to make great memories out of each
moment you
have.”
Jonathan is a Florida native who believes that everyone needs a safe place to
explore,
grow, and heal in the presence of another. Throughout his career, Jonathan has worked with various populations.
His interests began with trauma, criminal behavior, domestic violence, and attachment studying violent
behavior patterns to reduce adolescent delinquency. In doing so, he achieved a bachelorʼs degree in
criminology and earned a masterʼs degree in forensic psychology. He immediately began working as a direct
care team member in residential treatment and as a lead youth behavioral specialist.
In 2017, Jonathan
moved to North Pole, Alaska, with his wife and set his goal on gaining clinical experience across various
platforms. In Alaska, he split time earning a Masters in Social Work and as a Behavioral Health Specialist in
the Army National Guard working with soldiers, families, and adolescents. Before joining Innova Recovery,
Jonathan gained extensive experience as a lead counselor and group facilitator for a womenʼs shelter and
Battererʼs Intervention program helping those suffering from various concerns, including trauma recovery,
childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and dissociation. He has experience working with at-risk youth, offenders,
domestic violence victims, mood and anxiety disorders, attachment struggles, and depression.
Jonathan is
trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilizes a solution-focused approach in
combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He believes
that developing oneʼs self-concept and support network is at the core of leading a healthy, productive
life.
He enjoys road trips with his family, trail running, hiking, and reading in his free time.
Master in Social
Work - Brandman University
Master in Forensic Psychology - Argosy
University-Nashville
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Florida Atlantic University
EMDR
Interpersonal Violence
CBT
Sexual Abuse
