Jonathan Rea

I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in 2007. I spent the following ten years working with adolescents who had experienced traumatic relational wounds by their caregivers. I then earned my Master of Science degree from the University of St. Thomas specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019. Throughout my graduate studies, I facilitated groups at an Intensive Outpatient Program for individuals who presented with a dual diagnosis of a mood or personality disorder and a substance use disorder. 

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I am currently a PhD student and my research interests include addiction, formerly incarcerated individuals, the LGBT community, and fostering multicultural competencies among counselors-in-training.  

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PRESENTATIONS:

 

Rea, J. & Cade, R. (2023) A Probation and Parole Officer’s Guide to How Counselors Work With Offenders Who Have Experienced Childhood Trauma. Presentation at the American Probation and Parole Association Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

 

Rea, J., Ivins, T., & Cade, R. (2023) Internet Addiction: Exploring its Evolution, Current Research, and Assessments. Presentation at the Texas Counseling Association Conference in Houston, Texas. 

 

Ramos, C., Alcala, D., & Rea, J. (2023) Nurturing Our Roots: Self-Care Practices Among Latinx Therapists. Presentation at Sam Houston State University’s Multicultural Advocacy Symposium in The Woodlands, Texas.

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RESEARCH IN PROGRESS:

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Rea, J., & Brown-Rice, K. (in progress, 2024). The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Incarceration Rates among Non-Violent Drug Offenders. Department of Counselor Education, Sam Houston State University.

 

Rea, J., Ivins, T., & Cade, R. (in progress, 2024). A Review of Clinical Assessments for Internet Addiction. Department of Counselor Education, Sam Houston State University.

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