Meet Jay
Jay is a coach and counselor who draws on 13 years of experience walking alongside individuals as they pursue personal growth and professional development. Growth is facilitated by increasing self awareness and moving towards a more authentic presence.
As a coach, Jay draws on his clinical training and extensive experience working with individuals in a helping relationship to pursue their personal and professional development. Jay believes that once a person is willing to be curious about their inner world and lived experience in relationship to other people, they are standing on the threshold to the doorway of growth. Coaching is most effective when we explore a person’s relationship patterns, personal dynamics and barriers that inhibit a person from being a more authentic presence. Exploring these areas are all in the interest of personal growth and professional development. This exploration is necessary to cultivate long-term growth and supersedes short-term tactics.
Jay has worked with founders, C-level executives, director level individuals and individual contributors who are looking to be more present as they engage their work, navigate relationships with key employees, and build a culture of empathy, creativity and support. Jay’s work with organizational leaders and members of their team gives him insight and understanding into the demanding challenges that arise and the need for personal support.
Jay is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida, a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. After finishing his dual Master degree programs, Jay was recruited to City Church San Francisco as a counselor and he soon became the director of the counseling center. During this time Jay provided direction and oversight for the counseling center, created systems to provide care for a large congregation, co-created and co-facilitated a year long spiritual formation course, provided trainings for leaders, led offsites and retreats, and maintained a regular caseload of clients.
Jay lives in San Francisco and is married to his wife, Debbie. They have three boys who are full of life. When Jay is not coaching, counseling or teaching he enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, fishing, reading a good book and cooking.