1. Jonathan Nichols
12805 Shaker Blvd., Apt. 310, Cleveland, OH 44120
jdnichols@gmail.com, (423) 763-1665
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
● Experience working with diverse ages both in individual treatment and in groups
● Group facilitation skills and proficient application of group theory
● Clinical evaluation skills including intakes and treatment plans
● Utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that best meet the needs of clients
● Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret therapeutic situations
EDUCATION
2015 Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Drama Therapy
specialization
2007 Chattanooga State Technical and Community College, Chattanooga, TN
Professional Actor Training Program
1996 Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA
B.A. in Elementary Education, Early Grades specialization
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
2015 Teaching Artist, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, MA
● Used drama therapy to develop social emotional skills and healthy self-expression in
children aged 6-10 years old
● Consulted with teachers to implement therapeutic practices in the classroom
● Created a trusting environment with individual attention, listening to what clients said, how
they were saying it and assessing why it was being said
● Collaborated with a team of theatre professionals to design an arts integrated curriculum
for Grades K-8
2014-2015 Counseling/Drama Therapy Intern, Housing Families, Inc., Malden, MA
● Implemented treatment plans specific to the needs of at-risk clients aged 6-15 years of
various racial backgrounds
● Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions for clients with impulse-control and
conduct disorders, using art projects and games to develop personal strategies and
socially acceptable self-expression
● Developed and co-led weekly art therapy groups aged 9 & 10 years old dealing with
depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders
● Developed and co-led weekly art therapy groups for teenage boys dealing with conduct
disorders and depressive disorders using storytelling, poetry and journaling
● Worked with a dyad, aged 7 & 8 years old, using visual art projects and imaginative role
play
2013-2014 Clinical Counseling/Drama Therapy Intern, Carney Hospital, Boston, MA
● Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic and health directed care for
a wide range of clients suffering from mood disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia
spectrum and other psychotic disorders, trauma and stressorrelated abuse, traumatic
brain injuries and suicidal ideation.
● Led art therapy sessions on inpatient psychiatric units tapping into the interests and
imaginations of clients and conveying a belief in each client’s inherent value
● Led drama therapy sessions on the outpatient psychiatric unit using role play
● Counseled individual adult with anxiety using visual art projects and poetry
2. Jonathan Nichols
COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPERIENCE
Spring 2012 Handyman, Widows Harvest, Chattanooga, TN
● Assisted with roofing, lawn maintenance, painting, plumbing, indoor house repairs, outdoor
house repairs
● Spent time talking with the widows we served, sharing and listening to stories
● Supervised volunteer high school students with lawn maintenance
July 2012 Volunteer, Common Art, Boston, MA
● Participated in making art with homeless adults
● Shared and listened to stories
● Established trust with adults
2011-2012 Volunteer Drama Teacher, The Salvation Army - Recreate Cafe, Chattanooga, TN
● Taught homeless adults basic drama skills
● Identified individual value, worth and respect in each student
● Enthusiastically welcome returning students by name
2011-2012 Volunteer writing tutor, Muse of Fire Project, Chattanooga, TN
● Served as an actor helping at risk students (Grade 4) write their own plays
● Served as an inspiration and editor to the playwrights
● Performed in their plays in a public performance recognizing the students’ work
2011-2012 Volunteer Sunday School Teacher, Chattanooga, TN
● Prepared and designed weekly Sunday School lessons, Grade 4
● Established ongoing routine, encouraged group participation and individual highlights
● Supervised an assistant that helped prepare activity materials
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2002-2004 G.E.D. Tutor, Mennonite Central Committee, Hindman, KY
● Traveled to student’s homes for tutoring sessions
● Tutored an average of 15 students twice weekly in language arts and math
● Maintained records of each student’s work and progress
● Developed positive rapport with students and negotiated concerns
THEATRE EXPERIENCE
2007-2012 Actor, Chattanooga, TN
● Leo, Have A Seat, 2011
● Greg Pierotti, et al., The Laramie Project, 2011
● Father Flynn, Doubt: A Parable, 2011
● Reverend Parris, The Crucible, 2010
● Sebastian, Winter’s Tale, 2009
● Claudius, Hamlet, 2009
● Murderer 2, Young Siward, et al., Macbeth, 2008
● George Tesman, Hedda Gabler, 2008
● Improv ensemble, Luck of the Draw, 2008
● Van, Dog Sees God, 2007
