Bio:
Jay is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (#A22717) and received his master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at North Carolina Central University. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics, with a concentration in management, from the University of Pennsylvania and has served in the corporate and educational sectors for several years. Jay serves in other capacities as an ordained minister and musician. He has previous experiences as a career coach, elementary teacher, branch manager, and restorative practices coordinator.

Counseling Approach:
Jay believes that every person is created with a unique purpose, and therapy can be a tool to identify, activate, and sustain life’s purpose. Jay views counseling as a positive collaborative process where the counselor facilitates a space for clients to unapologetically speak, reflect, and problem-solve. During therapy, Jay uses an eclectic approach, primarily focusing on Cognitive-Behavioral and and Solution-Focused therapy through an existential and systemic lens. This allows clients to better conceptualize how problems affect daily life and develop strategic interventions. The use of techniques and interventions vary depending on the presenting concern.

Specialties & Population Served:
School-aged children to adults; individuals and families; couples; anxiety, depression, burnout, Christian/faith-based counseling (upon request), identity concerns, relationship issues, career/work issues, life transitions.

Fun Fact:
Jay is a multi-instrumentalist who has a passion for faith, family, fitness, and food! He and his wife, who is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, have plans to start a church that includes a mental health clinic. As a lover of music, Jay is always open to song and artist suggestions!