Jonathan Clinical Social Work Associate, Licensed Master Social Worker
Pronouns: He / Him Services: TeleHealth appointments Accepts private pay and insurance
“Today is non-refundable. Choose to make great memories out of each moment you have.” Jonathan is currently a clinical social work associate (CSWA) candidate and 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. 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 Willamette Sky Counseling, Jonathan gained extensive experience as a therapist and group facilitator for a Batterer’s Intervention program and then a women’s residential treatment facility. He has supported many suffering from various concerns, including trauma recovery, dissociation, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and domestic violence.
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 aims to assist patients in developing one’s self-concept, authenticity and support network as being at the core of leading a healthy, productive life.
Qualifications:
Registered Clinical Social Work Associate, Oregon A133304
Licensed Master Social Worker, Oregon M14183
Supervisor: Lilly Glass Akoto, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, OR L3745
Master of Social Work, Brandman University, 2020
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology, Argosy University - Nashville, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, 2015
Certification: Behavioral Health Technician, 2017 - Present