About Janae Borrego, (she/all), LMFT
Janae is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed in California, Florida, Vermont, and Idaho.
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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.
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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.
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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.
LGBTQIA2S+ individuals experience higher rates of trauma due to systemic discrimination, social stigma, and exclusion from affirming healthcare. To foster healing and resilience, providers must integrate trauma-informed care with LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative practices. This presentation will explore the intersection of trauma, identity, and mental health, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ clients.
Participants will learn the core principles of trauma-informed care—including safety, trust, empowerment, and cultural humility—while examining their application through an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming lens. We will discuss the impact of minority stress, microaggressions, and institutional barriers on mental health, highlighting strategies to mitigate harm and enhance protective factors. Special attention will be given to inclusive language, pronoun respect, and the importance of representation in therapeutic settings.
Through case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical tools to recognize and address the unique needs of LGBTQIA2S+ clients, fostering a supportive environment that validates their lived experiences. This presentation aims to empower mental health professionals to move beyond cultural competency toward true allyship, ensuring that LGBTQIA2S+ individuals receive the affirming, trauma-sensitive care they deserve.
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Educational Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will acquire an introductory definition of the LGBTQIA2s+ community and the impact of trauma on the LGBTQIA2s+ community.
2. Participants will develop an understanding on the intersection between affirming and trauma informed strategies to best service traumatized LGBTQIA2s+ Individuals.
3. Participants will integrate key strategies of trauma-informed and affirmative practice through a holistic comprehensive framework.
Where you can see my presentation:
California Pathways to Practice Symposium, Virtual Speaker Series
Thursday, October 30, 2025
8:00-9:30 am Pacific Time
​​Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
This event is intended to be accessible to all. If financial barriers would otherwise prevent your attendance, please reach out to Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com to discuss financial accommodations. For other accommodations, please click here for more information.
We extend our gratitude to the sponsor of this presentation for making it possible for us to compensate the speaker and make this event accessible. ​
