Jay has a long and dynamic career in the helping professions, celebrating nearly 30 years of service in a variety of government and non-profit organization roles!

Jay started his career of service in the US Navy (1994-1998) and followed it with roles in customer service, direct care mental health, administrative and education roles working with adolescents and adults who live with disabilities and challenges CT DMHAS-funded non-profit agencies, followed by a role at CT DMHAS and Hartford Healthcare Center for Mental Health, as a clinician in the Partial Hosptital Program and Intensive Outpatient Program.

Jay completed his MSW in 2023 at Southern Connecticut State University, currently holds an LCSW with foundational experience in CBT and DBT practice while working with groups and individuals who live with diagnosed challenges in behavioral health and/or addiction.

Jay’s professional interests include working with trauma survivors, and specific populations that often go underserved. Jay has experience working with marginalized communities, such as families raising adopted and foster children, LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, as well as veterans and persons actively serving in the military. These groups represent the communities that Jay connects with most.

While earning his MSW, the capstone project Jay completed included comprehensive meta-research and the development of a professional training module to support providers in addressing the needs of gay males who have survived rape, sexual assault or betrayal trauma, or sexual trauma during childhood or coming out process.

Jay is planning to offer individual and group therapy sessions, with focus on CBT, DBT, EMDR and other modalities. M-TREM and DBT skill groups will form with offerings that are unisex or mixed, and gender affirming and, to support skill development, personal growth and resilience.

Jay provides individual and group therapy, as well as guided meditation and mindfulness exercises via virtual sessions. Jay is currently exploring certification in Ti Qi and sound healing practice, as well as a variety alternative medicinal practices to support wellness group practice. Check back for more as it becomes available!

If you are a licensed clinician in any behavioral heath discipline, please reach out to us by email or phone to discuss opportunities to join the practice.