Jason is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW 845488). He brings a grounded, compassionate presence to his work with individuals and couples, and is known for his direct, transparent, and thoughtful approach. Clients often share that they feel deeply heard and supported while also gently challenged to grow during sessions with Jason.
Drawing from years of experience in clinical and community practice, Jason offers a unique blend of insight, empathy, and clarity. He supports clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including relationship challenges, communication issues, spiritual exploration, life transitions, grief and loss, and meaning-making.
Outside of the therapy room, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and is often found in his garage woodworking — a hands-on activity that reflects his patient, detail-oriented nature.
Jason est francophone et offre des séances entièrement en français sur demande.
2025 Fee Information:
$175 per hour for individual therapy, and $205 per hour for couples therapy. A sliding scale fee option may be available at any given time. Taxes do not apply to clinical services provided by RSWs. Our clinic also offers direct billing for eligible clients with insurance benefit coverage.
NIHB Program:
Jason is also an approved provider for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program for First Nations and Inuit. Our clinic offers direct billing for eligible clients through the NIHB program.
Professional Experience:
With over a decade of diverse experience in human and social services, Jason brings a deep well of knowledge, clinical skill, and lived insight to his therapeutic work. His impressive career has included roles as an Anglican priest, a community mental health manager, and a seasoned psychotherapist. This varied professional background allows him to connect with clients from many walks of life with empathy, clarity, and a grounded, nonjudgmental presence.
Jason has worked in some of the most remote and northern communities in Nunavut, where he supported individuals and families facing complex mental health and relational challenges. His time there deepened his understanding of human resilience, interdependence, and the profound importance of connection — themes that continue to shape his clinical approach.
Clients appreciate Jason’s warm and thoughtful manner, his ability to hold space for difficult conversations, and his capacity to guide them through life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and spiritual or existential exploration. Whether working with individuals or couples, Jason remains deeply committed to supporting his clients’ emotional well-being and helping them move toward meaningful change.
Education & Training:
Jason’s distinguished educational background highlights his deep commitment to providing exceptional care. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Carleton University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Religious Studies from Université Laval in Quebec City, and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the University of Toronto. He further advanced his expertise with a Certificate in Addiction Studies from McMaster University.
In addition to his formal education, Jason has completed extensive training in several specialized areas, including:
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative therapy
- National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI)
- ADHD Interventions
- Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness & meditation-based practices
- Trauma responsive approaches
Jason’s diverse and comprehensive training equips him to offer a broad spectrum of therapeutic techniques, ensuring that clients receive tailored, effective support for their unique needs.
Specialization & Clinical Focus:
Jason brings a grounded and compassionate presence to his clinical work, supporting individuals and couples through a wide range of challenges. His areas of focus include:
- Couples and Relationship Therapy: Jason uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other evidence-based models to help partners build secure emotional bonds, improve communication, and navigate conflict with greater connection and care.
- Alcohol & Substance Use: With experience treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and addressing impulsive behaviour patterns, Jason helps clients explore the roots of addiction and make meaningful change aligned with their values.
- ADHD & Executive Functioning: Jason supports adolescents and adults struggling with ADHD-related challenges that impact school, work, parenting, and everyday functioning, helping clients create realistic strategies to meet their goals.
- Men’s Issues & Masculinity: Jason offers a supportive space to explore identity, deconstruct harmful narratives around masculinity, and navigate fatherhood, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
- Indigenous & Anti-Colonial Practice: Jason provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care to First Nations and Inuit clients, including those eligible for NIHB-funded therapy. His work is guided by a commitment to anti-colonial values and practices.
- Religious Trauma: With his background as an Anglican priest and psychotherapist, Jason brings unique insight to support individuals healing from spiritual or religious trauma that may still impact their sense of self and relationships.
- Parenting & Relational Issues: He works with individuals and couples navigating moderate challenges in parenting, co-parenting, communication, and relational dynamics—whether within long-term partnerships or during separation/divorce.
- Adolescent Support: Jason also works with teens facing challenges like substance use, gaming or internet overuse, and emotional dysregulation, offering support to both youth and their families.
- Court-Mandated Counseling: Jason is available for court-mandated or legally required counseling services on a case-by-case basis, following a consultation to determine fit and scope.
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Jason maintains active professional memberships with both the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). These affiliations reflect his commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, advocacy, and continuing education in the field of social work and psychotherapy.
Clinical Supervision:
Jason is committed to providing ethical, informed, and high-quality care to all his clients. He is currently engaged in ongoing external clinical supervision with a seasoned supervisor, which allows him to reflect deeply on his clinical work and ensure best practices across all areas of care. In addition to one-on-one supervision, Jason regularly participates in peer group consultations with other mental health professionals.
