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New to Grow
Hello, thank you for clicking on my profile. My name is Jon, and I am an LCSW offering telehealth sessions, hoping support people working through anxiety, depression, and trauma with a grounded, compassionate presence. I have had opportunities to work in multiple settings and have been able to provide support to many clients over the past six years. I hope that you feel seen, safe, and understood as we explore what’s weighing on you and help you reconnect with your own strength, clarity, and sense of possibility. As a visually impaired therapist, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to my work. I help adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and disability-related stress using CBT, solution-focused, humanistic, and trauma-informed approaches, with a focus on practical strategies, resilience, and meaningful change.
During the first session, my main goal is just an introduction and getting to learn from you're lived experience. I aim to develop a positive envionrmnet where you can feel comfortable and able to build upon.
As an individual with lived experience related to visual impairment, I have a large level of insight into the experience of living with a diability, the stigma related to this, and the intense emotional whirlwind that is associated with this process.
I primarily focus on supporting individuals experiencing vision loss, as visiually imparied individual myself due to retinitis pigmentosa, I have lived experience regarding the slow decline in visual acuity over time. I have had opportunities to work as a primary therapist for the past 6 years and am hoping to specialize in working with individuals experiencing vision loss in private practice.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of talk therapy centered on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are deeply interconnected. It helps individuals identify and challenge negative or distorted thought patterns that cause emotional distress or lead to unhelpful habits. By actively reframing these thoughts, people can change how they feel and adopt healthier, more adaptive behaviors to cope with life's challenges. It is a highly practical, short-term approach that focuses on equipping individuals with actionable tools to manage their current mental well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented form of psychotherapy that encourages people to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty about them. It teaches individuals to practice mindfulness to accept the realities of life's challenges while developing psychological flexibility to handle difficult emotions. Instead of trying to eliminate painful thoughts, the focus shifts toward clarifying your personal core values. Ultimately, it empowers people to commit to meaningful, positive actions that enrich their lives and align with what truly matters to them.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care is a compassionate framework that changes the fundamental question from "What is wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" It acknowledges how widespread trauma is and actively seeks to understand its profound impact on a person's emotional, neurological, and physical well-being. By integrating this understanding into every aspect of care, it creates environments that prioritize physical and emotional safety, trustworthiness, and transparency. The goal is to empower individuals, avoid re-traumatization, and support sustainable healing through collaboration and shared decision-making.