Licensed Master Social Worker

“I enjoy assisting clients as they navigate very difficult times in their lives and feel honored that I am able to promote change in the lives of others.”

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Counseling with an emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse, from Grand Canyon University. Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Canyon University.

John, also known as Junior, utilizes his life experiences, education, and skills to help members of the community to better themselves and those around them. He has a passion to work with and help people with substance abuse issues, trauma, and mental illness.

Junior uses a variety of counseling techniques that include Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CBT, DBT, REBT and Motivational Interviewing. Junior holds the belief that perception is key to helping clients break through many of the difficulties they are experiencing in life. He strives to help clients understand and appreciate who they are through the use of philosophy, CBT skills, and spirituality. Junior easily forms good rapport, and trusting relationships, which helps clients with their progress and retention. He is skilled in finding unique ways to keep groups engaged and to describe concepts in a manner that the clients will be able to better understand and remember. Junior is also experienced in facilitating groups ranging from IOP-based material, Process groups, Creative Meditation, Spirituality, Compassionate thinking, and conflict resolution.