Jonathan has returned for his third time with Bacon Street Youth and Family Services as a Clinician. He grew up in Williamsburg until attending Randolph-Macon College and earning his B.A. in Psychology. After working a few years in the helping professionals field, he was admitted into the College of William & Mary’s counselor education Master’s program. He graduated in 2006 with his M.Ed. in Community and Addictions counseling.

Jonathan began his counseling career at Bacon Street following his student practicum and internship experiences. He worked there until 2009 and went on to work in different therapeutic settings including residential treatment services, Therapeutic Day Treatment, and mental health outpatient. He is currently a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and is registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling. Jonathan continues to enjoy assisting clients with making positive change, whether it’s with their mental health or substance use issues.

He is also passionate about supervising Licensed Residents in Counseling and assisting them with achieving their LPC license. Making positive change is something that we all experience and oftentimes struggle with. Jonathan believes in providing a safe and positive experience in which individuals can talk about changes they need to make such as abstaining from substance use or coping with mental health symptoms.

You can read an interview with Jonathan here.