Jason (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians and an individual & couples therapist. He is a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 845488). Known for his direct and transparent approach, clients appreciate his warm and compassionate stance in all sessions. Jason is also an approved NIHB provider for First Nations and Inuit clients. Outside of work, you will find Jason spending time with his family and enjoying woodworking in his garage.
2024 Fee Structure: $175 per hour for individual therapy and $205 per hour for couples & family therapy.
Jason est francophone et offre des séances entièrement en français sur demande.
Professional Experience:
With over a decade of diverse experience in human and social services, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. His impressive career includes roles as an Anglican priest, a manager in community mental health, and a skilled psychotherapist. Jason’s unique background includes serving some of the northernmost and most isolated communities in Nunavut, where he gained invaluable insights into human lives and relational dynamics. His profound understanding of these connections, combined with his extensive experience, makes him a trusted and compassionate professional dedicated to supporting his clients’ well-being.
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
- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness & meditation-based practices
- Trauma-informed 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:
- Couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners strengthen their emotional connection and resolve conflicts.
- Alcohol and substance use problems, including Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and impulsive behavior patterns that are not congruent with your values in life.
- ADHD symptoms that prohibit your desire to be productive and achieve goals in life (school, parenting, etc.).
- Men’s issues such as deconstructing toxic masculinity, understanding unique challenges in fatherhood/parenthood, or challenges with anger management.
- Indigenous and anti-colonial practice, offering tailored clinical services for NIHB-eligible clients who identify as First Nation or Inuit.
- Religious trauma and related adversities experienced in your life that are affecting various aspects of your life.
- Moderate issues of communication, parenting, and other relational challenges in couples, whether in committed relationships or in the process of separation.
- Adolescent challenges including substance use, excessive video gaming, or internet use, etc.
- Court-mandated counseling (further consultation required).
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Jason maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
Clinical Supervision:
Jason is currently receiving an ongoing external clinical supervision and participates in peer group consultations for professional development.
