Shelterwood

John has always had an intense desire to help families and to challenge young men and women to accomplish great things in their lives.  John is an enthusiastic counselor who has worked with teens, college students and their families for the past sixteen years in a variety of capacities. He helped design and implement the first substance abuse treatment program for adjudicated teens in Western Canada. He provided therapeutic services in the counseling department of Trinity Western University for two years before moving his family to Denver, Colorado where he has spent the past nine years working as a family counselor, Counseling Director, Shelterwood Director and is now the Admissions Director for Shelterwood. 

Throughout his career John has guided the caregivers of the future by training graduate interns and undergraduate practicum students from a variety of colleges and universities.  John has visited many other program sites and has attended a number of conferences designed to highlight various counseling services. He has a good sense of what is available in the counseling industry and what attributes are a mark of quality.  John is excited to share his experience and to assist hurting families in need of guidance and support.

MA in Counseling Psychology (Trinity Western University)

BA in Physical Education, Psychology and Education (Trinity Western University)

Diploma of Biblical Studies (Briercrest Bible College)