JJ is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor, holding a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. JJ is pursuing his Board Certifications in Sex Therapy and International Transgender Care from The Therapist Certification Association.

JJ’s approach to therapy and counseling is rooted in affirmative and person-centered practice. JJ’s practices from a humanistic and rational emotive therapy based on the works of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis. Humanistic counseling focuses on providing space that is non-judgmental, affirming, and open, largely client-led. Rational Emotive Therapy focuses on avoiding self-defeating beliefs and has the therapist working with the client to examine his/her/their beliefs about a situation rather than the situation itself in order to help the client experience a more positive sense of wellbeing. JJ also incorporates a background in sexual health with mental health for sexually and gender-diverse individuals.