About JD

Dr. JD Barton is a graduate from Pepperdine University. He completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. As a therapist, he specializes in techniques for LGBTQIA+ and culturally-affirming practices within therapy and institutional settings and has developed expertise in trauma, and identity-affirming cognitive behavioral theory. He has worked in a many settings including university counseling, hospitals, neuropsychology clinics, and community mental health.