Meet Jason: fueled by black coffee (no cream, no sugar) and anchored by one core aim—instill real hope. He shares life with a goldendoodle named Hazel… Let’s just say: Hazel’s name was a family decision—Jason was not on the committee, because he felt his Daughters and Wife were the best team for that job. In the therapy room, Jason wants clients to know they’re worthy of the work they’re doing—and that the change they want isn’t some luxury reserved for other people. If he could have lunch with anyone, it would be his son Bryce—whom he and his wife lost in the ninth month of pregnancy in 2002, and never had the chance to meet. This year, he’s focused on earning full licensure as a counselor and completing additional Gottman Institute training in couples therapy. Off-hours? He’s either feeding his mind—articles, podcasts, books—or feeding his people, cooking in the kitchen or on the Blackstone.