[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





HONORING JASON HARRIS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                              PRIDE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2022

  Mr. SOTO. Madam Speaker, Jason Harris is a Florida native who 
completed his master's degree in community psychology at Florida A&M 
University. Jason has a wealth of clinical experience across a variety 
of settings, including inpatient specialty clinics such as juvenile 
detention centers and Federal/state prison(s), crisis intervention, 
structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric, and large 
nonprofits.
  Jason has a broad range of clinical experience working with 
individuals and groups across the life span in the areas of anxiety, 
substance abuse, behavioral and discipline challenges, self-harm 
behavior, anger, stress management, trauma, abuse, family, relationship 
issues, suicide assessment, risk reduction, group psychotherapy, and 
self-image and self-esteem issues.
  Jason's approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for 
therapy and the provision of ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic 
approach. Jason is invested in emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, 
cultural, and holistic approach to mental health.
  Jason is currently the lead therapist working with juveniles from 
ages 13 to 21. The program is a 9 to 12 residential commitment 
program--Kissimmee Youth Academy, Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC--
where the youth are given weekly individual sessions, daily group 
therapy sessions, and monthly family sessions. In addition, Jason is 
one of the therapists/allies/members with The Center Orlando providing 
emotional support and counseling to LGBTQIA+ community members. Through 
his efforts and commitment, Jason is dedicated to providing hope for a 
better and brighter tomorrow through healing, emotional regulation, and 
progressive counsel.

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