Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 17 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Grief, Life Transitions and 10 more.
(he/him)
New to Grow
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Life doesn't always go according to plan. Relationships change, careers shift, people we love get sick or die, and sometimes we simply reach a point where the way we've been handling things isn't working anymore. I'm Jason, a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation (LISW-S) in Ohio. I work with adults and couples navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, and periods of feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next. My style is conversational, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy works best when you can show up as yourself and talk openly without feeling judged or analyzed. You won't find a lot of clinical jargon or a one-size-fits-all approach in our sessions. Instead, we'll work to understand what's happening in your life, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and identify changes that actually make sense for you. I especially enjoy working with people who may not be completely sure about therapy—or who know something needs to change but aren't quite sure where to begin. You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. Whether you're struggling in a relationship, dealing with loss, facing a major transition, or simply realizing you don't want to keep feeling the way you've been feeling, my goal is to provide a comfortable space where you can be honest, gain perspective, and better understand yourself and what you need.
Starting therapy can feel a little uncomfortable, especially if it's new to you, so there's no expectation that you'll arrive knowing exactly what to say. Our first session is really a conversation. I'll ask about what brought you to therapy, what's been happening in your life, what's working and what isn't, and what you'd ultimately like to be different. I'll also ask questions to help me understand the bigger picture—your relationships, important experiences, strengths, stressors, and anything else that may help us understand what's going on. You can share at a pace that feels comfortable; we don't need to unpack your entire life in the first hour. By the end, we'll identify some of the things that seem most important and begin developing a sense of where it might be helpful to focus our attention.
One of my greatest strengths is creating an environment where people feel comfortable talking openly, including about things that may be difficult, uncomfortable, or hard to put into words. I'm genuinely curious about people, and I want to understand not just what is happening, but how you came to see yourself, your relationships, and your circumstances the way you do. My approach is warm and conversational, but I'm also willing to be direct. I won't simply sit back and nod. I'll ask questions, offer observations, help you notice patterns, and at times challenge you to look at something differently. I believe good therapy should provide both support and an opportunity to see things from a different perspective. I also bring a practical, grounded approach to therapy. Not every problem has a simple solution, and some circumstances—grief, loss, relationship changes, illness, or major transitions—can't simply be fixed. I'm comfortable sitting with those realities while helping you identify what you can influence, what you may need to accept, and how you want to move forward. Above all, I try to bring authenticity, humor when appropriate, and a genuine human connection to our sessions.
I work especially well with people who know something isn't working—a relationship feels disconnected, life has taken an unexpected turn, grief or stress has become difficult to carry, or they simply don't feel like themselves anymore—but aren't necessarily sure what needs to change. I'm particularly comfortable working with adults who are willing to be curious about themselves, even if talking about feelings doesn't come naturally. You don't have to love the idea of therapy or arrive ready to share everything. What matters more is a willingness to have an honest conversation, consider different perspectives, and gradually look at patterns that may be affecting your life or relationships. With couples, I work well with partners who still care about their relationship but have become stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, mistrust, or misunderstanding. You don't have to agree about what's wrong. A willingness from both partners to better understand what's happening between you gives us somewhere to begin. My background also makes me particularly comfortable working with people facing grief, caregiving, serious illness, or major life transitions—situations where the goal isn't always to “fix” what happened, but to understand it, adapt to it, and decide how you want to move forward.
I believe you know your life better than anyone else, so therapy shouldn't feel like someone telling you how to live it. I use a person-centered approach to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can talk honestly about what's happening. I'll listen, ask questions, offer observations, and help you better understand your own thoughts, feelings, and needs. You set the direction; my role is to help you explore it with greater clarity.
Our thoughts can have a powerful effect on how we feel and respond, especially when we're stressed, anxious, hurt, or uncertain. I use CBT in a practical, conversational way to help you notice patterns in your thinking and explore how those thoughts may be affecting your emotions and choices. Together, we'll look at the evidence, consider other perspectives, and work toward ways of thinking and responding that are more helpful and realistic.
The ways we learned to connect with others can influence how we experience relationships throughout our lives. I use an attachment-based approach to help you understand patterns that may show up when you feel rejected, disconnected, uncertain, or afraid of losing someone important to you. Rather than labeling these reactions as “good” or “bad,” we'll explore where they may come from, what they're trying to protect, and whether they're still serving you in your relationships today.
Couples can find themselves having the same argument over and over, even when the topic changes. Using EFT, I help partners slow those moments down and understand the emotions and needs underneath the conflict. We'll look at the cycle you get caught in—how each person's reactions affect the other—and work toward communicating more openly and responding to one another in ways that create greater connection, safety, and understanding.
I use Gottman Method principles to help couples better understand the patterns that strengthen or weaken their relationship. We'll identify communication habits that can escalate conflict and practice more effective ways to express concerns, listen, repair after disagreements, and stay connected. I also use Gottman tools to help couples strengthen friendship, affection, and intimacy—not simply fight less, but build more of the relationship they want.