I strive to collaborate with you to build up your strengths so you can boldly be the most authentic and confident version of yourself, flaws and all.
Just “pushing through?”
I’ve been there.
I started New River Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, FL after a life-changing failure. I had a good career as a mental health counselor and clinical leader in a treatment center but wasn’t truly happy. Something was just not right. I decided to seek out help for myself and was better for it. I built up my positive self-belief and courage, which allowed me to take a big risk in changing jobs as a new challenge. However, this ultimately did not work out and for the first time in my career, I failed.
Failure Can be Something to Celebrate!
It is easy to feel discouraged and shut down after failure. Fortunately, because of my own work, I saw the truth that it had nothing to do with abilities or skills. The reality was that I outgrew the industry. This “failure” was a life-changing moment because I still felt confident in myself and decided to work towards my true calling. I was no longer going to settle to work for those who did not empower me. I hope to forward that encouragement and support you in making those big changes you want to be truly happy.
Here are a few of the things that help me to reconnect with Joy in life:
Stand-up Comedy
Live Music
Reading on the Beach
Professional Credentials
I’m Jon Waller, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) providing therapy and counseling services in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and online throughout Florida. I help adult men and individuals who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — especially in relationships, personal confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
With over 20 years of experience in emotional and behavioral health, I draw from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Inner Child Work, Existential, and Trauma-Informed therapy to help you grow past whatever is holding you back.I offer both in-person therapy in Fort Lauderdale and secure virtual therapy sessions, so you can get support in the way that works best for you.
I am active as an Instructor for the REAL Course personal growth seminars, and currently serving as the Senior and Support Group Manager with the Faulk Center for Counseling where I train upcoming therapists.