Jonathan graduated from The University of Virginia’s College at Wise with a bachelor of Science (Psychology) in 2018. He then entered the field as a peer support specialist in a group home setting assisting individuals with severe mental illness reintegrate into the community by providing psychoeducational services and teaching them how to manage/perform activities of daily living and career planning.

In 2019 Jonathan was employed by Creative Family Solutions which was a community based mental health skill building program as a clinical supervisor while also attending graduate school at Lindsey Wilson College. He graduated with a Master of Education (Counseling and Human Development) in 2021 and began his internship with DePaul Community Resources and ReVIDA Recovery Centers. While working with Depaul Community Resources he provided intensive in-home services for foster families and teens aging out of foster care in an independent living program. 

While at ReVIDA Recovery Centers Jonathan worked with individuals struggling with substance use disorder (primarily opioids) until February of 2025 after which he joined the team here at Family Refuge of Southwest Virginia. 

• Substance Abuse/Addiction

• Severe Mental Illness

• Existential Issues

• Career Planning

• Couple’s Therapy

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Reunification Counseling

• Group Psychotherapy

Clients can expect to experience unconditional positive regard as we build a strong therapeutic alliance throughout the therapy process. My office is a non-judgemental space in which you can share your troubles/worries openly as we process thoughts/feelings surrounding your circumstances. Lastly, there might be times in which I request that you do (homework) outside of session so that I can better understand the lens in which you see the world.

I integrate several techniques into my care to help clients deepen self-awareness, process past experiences, and stay grounded in the present moment. I help clients explore underlying patterns while offering genuine support and understanding. I often utilize approaches such as psychoanalysis, humanism, and gestalt, as well as sand-tray work. 

I provide an inviting and calm atmostphere, where clients can feel at ease.

I work best with children, teens, and adults. I also work with couples and families.