A Little About Me

A high-level soccer player during his youth with a deep passion for many sports and their power to impact lives and communities. Jonathan possesses a master’s degree in Counselling, Diploma Positive Psychology, Diploma in Couple and Family Therapy and is currently enrolled in Graduate Certificate Program, University of Western States, in Sports Performance and Psychology. Jonathan has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and his professional interests lie in a variety of areas, especially the sporting arena and its ability to help individuals, families and communities achieve optimal mental and physical well-being. Jonathan is known to be a knowledgeable and passionate speaker about mental health and sports bringing a story telling style to his presentations to engage audiences in a manner that will energize them and help make the material relatable to their lives.

Outside of work Jonathan spends time with his wonderful wife and two children and, when time permits, he loves playing squash, tennis, hiking and fishing. His sports fandom lies in relentlessly supporting his beloved New York Islanders and his burgeoning interest in St. Pauli Football Club.

Education & Credentials

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) – Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT)

Psychotherapist/Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Counselling Therapist – Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA)

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, and all people whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries and who make their homes are in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.