Jay is a licensed professional clinical counselor who focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals healing from trauma. He is an EMDRIA certified therapist and approved consultant and his areas of experience include residential treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, outpatient mental health care, and private practice. He has a certificate in Addiction Counseling and formerly worked as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Away from work he enjoys rock climbing, brewing coffee by various means, and reading outside in the sunshine.