Jon Cunha is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). He earned his master's degree from Lesley University in clinical mental health counseling. Jon is a co-owner of Riser and Tread, a company dedicated to helping young people ages 8-25 Step Up + Move Forward. Jon specializes in working with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), anxiety, depression, and mental performance. He also has a passion for sports. Jon was a three-time All-American in track and field at Wheaton College (MA) until injury ended his aspirations of reaching the Olympics. That experience motivated him to support others going through similar disappointments. He has developed a training program for athletes, coaches, and organizations to strengthen mental fitness and performance. Along with his clinical license, Jon also coached track and field for almost a decade. He now combines the benefits of therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), with athletic coaching principles, such as goal setting, facing fear, purpose development, and mindfulness.
