Jay Chang is a dual-registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #149255) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #17480). Jay focuses on a person-centered approach to create a supportive space for individuals who are ready to take charge of their lives and cultivate more meaningful relationships with themselves and the world around them. He views therapy as a collaborative process that is rooted in open communication, trust, and psychoeducation. and that finding out what works and doesn’t work for the client is an important part of the process.

Jay’s approach integrates psychodynamic and existential approaches and has training in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). By exploring past behaviors, identifying core values, and examining the context of the self, he helps clients gain the insight necessary to move forward with purpose.

Jay works with teens and adults navigating substance abuse, depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, perfectionism, and past trauma. His clinical background includes traineeship at Cancer Support Community South Bay and supporting neurodivergent adolescents within the South Bay school districts as a behavioral aide.

Jay received his BA in Psychology from University of California, San Diego, and his MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. He enjoys working with clients who are looking to improve areas of their life they're not certain of, or have specific goals that they can't seem to attain. Jay believes creating is an important part of life and welcomes creators of all types.