John Waterson, ACSW

John earned his Master’s of Social Work from California State University San Bernardino. His graduate thesis studied the effects of the Community Resiliency Model among K-12 educators. He currently holds his ACSW and has worked as a therapist for young adults, middle schoolers and their families.

John has an interest in working with athletes. John played division one athletics at Ohio State and understands the challenges that young athletes face as they journey through their academics and their athletic achievements.

John was first introduced to the Trauma Resiliency Model and Community Resiliency Model in 2016, when he participated in a training. The experience inspired him to pursue a career as a mental health therapist. He is a certified teacher in the Community Resiliency Model and trained in the Trauma Resiliency Model.

John currently lives with his family in Claremont, California.