About Janae Borrego, (she/all), LMFT
Janae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed in California, Florida, Vermont, and Idaho.
She holds multiple professional certifications, including Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I), Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, and Certified EMDR Therapist. With over 14 years of experience in the mental health field—and 12 years as a practicing therapist—Janae brings a wealth of expertise from working across a variety of roles and settings.
She is the founder of JB Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Consulting, where she provides psychotherapy, empowerment coaching, and mental performance coaching to a diverse client base. Through her private practice, she actively champions LGBTQIA2s+ affirming, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
In addition to her private practice, Janae serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Rainbow Hill Recovery, an outpatient treatment center dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. She is also a proud committee member of the LGBTQ+AAMHP, an organization committed to fostering safety, cultural competency, and diversity through education and professional development.
LGBTQIA2s+ Affirmative Trauma Informed Care
This presentation will explore the intersection of affirmative and trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ clients. It will focus on how mental health professionals can integrate approaches to provide holistic and comprehensive care for gender and sexual minorities who have experienced trauma. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the unique forms of trauma LGBTQ+ individuals may face and provide practical tools and strategies for creating safe, affirming spaces that support healing, build resilience, and promote recovery for LGBTQ+ clients.