Jon is a Counselor Trainee in the state of Ohio and is supervised by Ellen Anderson, Ph.D., LPCC-S.  He is a graduate student at Grace College in Winona Lake, IN completing his final clinical requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC), the American College Counseling Association (ACCA) as well as the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA).

Jon has a wealth of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds, having worked with many students from junior high through college, as well as young adults and adults. He appreciates the opportunity to come alongside those of all ages wrestling with mental and emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, negotiating life transitions, the struggles of competitive athletes, adoption, and trauma. Given his years of experience with the college students and young adults, he also had helped many people with various addictions including drug and alcohol use, pornography and excessive video game consumption. Jon’s experience working in a residential college setting also allowed him to connect with students working through a variety of concerns from all over the world in his various positions in the Student Development office including Campus Pastor, Resident Director and Coach.

Jon utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Adlerian and Solution Focused Brief Therapy all with a Trauma Informed approach.  His thoughtful and practical approach to clients is bolstered by what his students and colleagues have described as caring and forthright while maintaining warm sense of humor. When not working, Jon enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, following the Buckeyes and Cleveland sports team as well as playing golf or watching Maine Cabin Masters. 

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