John J. Jaksich

Licensed Professional Counselor in good standing with AZBBHE. Demonstrated ability to develop rapport across all client demographics. Experienced and evocative group leader. Exceptional communication and listening skills. Intuitive and compassionate coach/counselor. Trauma-Informed Practitioner.

Licensed Professional Counselor - CORPORATE COUNSELING ASSOCIATES (CCA – EAP)

(2026-05)

Provide individual and family counseling to adults within EAP construct. Scheduled all new clients within 5 days and was successful at guiding clients through completion of treatment.

• Treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and life issues. Strong focus on life issues including quality of life, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, and health.
• Utilize Integrative approach including Brief Solutions Oriented Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, Life Coaching, and Mindfulness
• Specialized experience with high potential / high performing adults and young adults

Licensed Professional Counselor - SONDERMIND

(2026-03)

Provide individual and family counseling to adults. Quickly built and maintained large active client base reliant on exceptionally high onboarding and retention rates.

• Treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and life issues. Strong focus on life issues including quality of life, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, and health.
• Utilize Integrative approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, and Spirituality
• Specialized experience with high potential / high performing adults and young adults

Licensed Professional Counselor - GROW THERAPY

(2026-02)

Provide individual and family counseling to adults. Quickly built and maintained large active client base reliant on exceptionally high onboarding and retention rates.

• Treat a broad spectrum of mental health conditions and life issues. Strong focus on life issues including quality of life, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, and health.
• Utilize Integrative approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, and Spirituality
• Specialized experience with high potential / high performing adults and young adults

Out-Patient Counselor - COMMUNITY BRIDGES (CBI) - Mesa Heritage

(2024 - 2025)

Provide individual and group counseling to adult members at Mesa Heritage location. Serve large, diverse caseload of GMH, SMI, SU, and Corrections members.

• Facilitate SU IOP groups for both adolescents (Aspire) and adults. Created and refined comprehensive 6- and 12-week curricula (respectively). Utilize CBT/DBT/Cognitive Processing/SMART Goals and other modalities. Groups consist of psycho-education, process, and individual assignments.
• Treat members for a large number of conditions, including mood, personality, substance use, and trauma disorders as well as a broad spectrum of life issues including poverty, homelessness, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, health, and general quality of life.
• Utilize Integrative approach including CBT, DBT, CPT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, SMART Goals, Mindfulness, Spirituality and other brief therapy modalities.

Licensed Associate Counselor - SPECTRUM PSYCHOLOGY & WELLNESS

(2023 - 2024)

Provide individual and family counseling to adults. Quickly built and maintained large active client base reliant on exceptionally high onboarding and retention rates.

• Treat mood and substance use disorders. Strong focus on life issues including quality of life, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, and health.
• Utilize Integrative approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, and Spirituality
• Specialized experience with high potential / high performing adults and young adults

Licensed Associate Counselor - BUENA VISTA RECOVERY CENTER

(2022 - 2022)

Provide individual family and group therapy to adult SUD and mental health population. Conducted 6 to 10 process and/or psycho-ed groups per week. Provided weekly counseling individual and/or family sessions to caseload of 12 to 15 clients.

• Utilize an integrative approach including CBT, DBT, 12-Step Facilitation, Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Spirituality.
• Facilitated individual, group and family therapy.
• Responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and EMS record maintenance

Licensed Associate Counselor - GILBERT COUNSELORS

(2020 - 2022)

Provide individual and family counseling to adults and older teens. Quickly built and maintained large active client base reliant on exceptionally high onboarding and retention rates.

• Treat mood and substance use disorders. Primary focus on life issues including quality of life, relationships, career, education, life balance, spirituality, and health.
• Utilize Integrative approach including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step Facilitation, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Yoga Therapy
• Specialized experience with high potential / high performing adults and young adults
• Maintain client records in compliance with best practices prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies

Counselor / Life Coach - A TRANSCENDENT LIFE

(2014)

Provide individual and family counseling to adult, young adult and teen clients. Clinical issues include: self-defeating and addictive behaviors, interpersonal relationships, wellness/physical health, personal growth, life satisfaction, spirituality and educational/career development. Public speaking on topics of personal growth and spirituality. Highly successful outcomes as demonstrated by client feedback and retention.

• Monitor and assess clients for adverse behavioral and physical changes. Make referrals when appropriate.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant client notes.
• Manage all business and client-centric aspects of this business.
• Developed and coordinated all aspects of a holistic wellness center.
• Lead a diverse team of caregivers across multiple medical and behavioral health disciplines.
• Optimized treatment and business outcomes with the use of key metrics and analyses.

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling - Ottawa University

Master of Management - Kellogg Graduate School of Management – Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - University of Iowa