Greetings! My name is Jon, and I am an LCSW in both Utah and Idaho. My passion is to provide culturally competent therapeutic services to LGBTQ+ communities in underserved and rural areas. The advancements in telehealth have allowed me to make that dream a reality.
My background consists of three years running dual diagnosis groups (Severe Persistent Mental Health disorders and Substance Use Disorder), and years of individual therapy.
Therapist Jargon: My primary modalities for therapy are Strengths-Based, ACT, DBT, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Motivational Interviewing.
Real Person Lingo: I believe my clients are humans first, clients second. You are the master of your own life. I understand that your life has unique challenges unlike anyone else's, and your treatment should be as individualized as you are. We will focus on changing the way you think about situations, learning skills to manage problems, developing coping mechanisms to deal with emotions, finding authenticity, and adding meaning and purpose to your life so you can learn to love life again.
During our first session, we will cover the basics (e.g., confidentiality laws, boundaries, expectations for both parties, payment, and cancellation policy, etc).
Then you'll tell me a little bit about why you're seeking therapy, your story, what you're hoping to gain from therapy, and what your therapeutic preferences are, so I can tailor my sessions to best meet your needs.
