With his schooling in marriage and family therapy from St. Mary’s University, Jonathan has enjoyed helping clients since 2007. He enjoys working with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds. In fact, most of his career he has been working [exclusively] with Spanish-speaking clients. Jonathan has experienced grief and loss and understands the importance of hearing and understanding.
He began to understand the importance of genuine connection in couples therapy when a friend of his shared his experience working to strengthen his relationship with his partner. Jonathan has been trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR therapy; he also includes many principles found in the Gottman Method, which works well with couples. We all battle bad habits, and Jonathan works together with clients to help them work toward their goals while honoring their dreams. His professional experience includes individual, couples, and family therapy in various settings, such as school districts and university mental health clinics, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Jonathan finds it meaningful to help clients better understand their inherent value and self-worth. He is confident in his skills in treating issues involving trauma, family conflict, grief, marital and premarital issues, parenting, peer relationships, sexually compulsive behaviors, trafficking victims, relationship issues, self-harm, and spirituality. He enjoys providing an inclusive environment for all diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Jonathan understands the importance of applying the wisdom you have received from others, including from your personal spirituality.
Throughout his life, Jonathan has appreciated many aspects of music and its influence on the human heart and mind. He's interested in sharing meaning, strength, and trust that can be built via music. Occasionally, he will paint something. Jonathan also listens to some inspiring words shared by family, a friend, or other people he trusts. Although very picky with choosing podcasts, he has enjoyed a variety of genuine storytellers covering musical, social, spiritual, cultural, and many other interesting and some challenging topics. Jonathan also enjoys driving, being with loved ones, and listening to someone inspiring and/or engaging.