Jay Karr, LPCC-S

Jay Karr, LPCC–S

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy·Trainer·Clinical Supervisor

(614) 428-0580·jay@reclaimyourpath.com·Columbus, OH 43221

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Professional Summary

Trainer, presenter, and clinical supervisor in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, recognized as a leader in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in Ohio. Builds professional communities that advance ethical training and collaboration in emerging therapies, with recent speaking and training engagements for the American Counseling Association and Journey Clinical.

Clinical practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, Relational Psychodynamic framework infused with Humanistic and Existential principles, integrating IFS, ACT, EMDR, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.

Speaking & Training
Conferences & Presentations
Therapeutic Love: Ethics in Ketamine-Assisted and Trauma Therapy — ACA 2026 Conference & Expo (in-person breakout, 2026)
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Insights — Ohio CSWMFT Board (March 2025)
Integrating KAP and Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Columbus IFS Network (September 2024)
KAP: Integrating Psychedelic Science and Counseling Practice — American Counseling Association Webinar (2024)
Recurring Training Programs
KAP: A Clinical Framework for Mental Health Practitioners — LuminaThera (CE-accredited, 2025 & 2026)
Preparation & Integration in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy — Journey Clinical (monthly cohort training, 2024–Present)
Recorded Training
Ethical Client Education in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy — Journey Clinical (clinician education platform, 2026)
Awards & Recognition
Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) Professional Leadership Award (2025)
Clinical Experience
Reclaim Your Path LLC Columbus, OH
Jan 2020–Present
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervision Designation
  • Provide mental health and wellness counseling for adults and couples, focusing on relational work and trauma-related disorders including PTSD, developmental trauma, and attachment trauma.
  • Specialize in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and psychedelic integration.
  • Founded the practice on the principle of personal transformation, utilizing an embodied therapeutic approach grounded in direct experience with the modalities offered to clients.
LuminaThera LLC Columbus, OH
Jan 2024–Present
Co-Founder & Therapist
  • Co-founded a group practice to create affordable access to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
  • Developed a collaborative platform for clinicians to learn, grow, and support one another in their practice.
  • Provide overall business strategic guidance, clinical guidance, and therapeutic support.
  • Collaborated with co-founders to develop and refine an 8-week group protocol for clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges.
Nemeth Counseling & Consultation LLC Columbus, OH
Feb–Mar 2019
Counselor Trainee
  • Provided counseling and mental health treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · 2017–2019
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited · Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA · 1996–2000
BS in Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Magna Cum Laude
Licensing & Certifications
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), E.2303812.SUPV
State of Ohio
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors
Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy & Integration
Fluence
Specialized Training
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Psychedelic Science 2025 | MAPS
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy | The Ohio State University CPDRE
Education Program in MDMA-Assisted Therapy | Fluence / Lykos Therapeutics / MAPS
Foundational KAP Training, Modules 1–5, and the Practice Module | Polaris Insight Center
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology | Fluence & Journey Clinical
Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise | Fluence & Journey Clinical
New Advances in Psychotherapy: Learning from Psychedelic-Assisted Treatment | PESI
Couples / Relational Therapy
Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy | The Gottman Institute
Relational Life Therapy: Level 1 | Relational Life Institute
The Art of Healing in Relationships | Trauma Solutions
Advanced Trauma
EMDR Training (Parts 1 & 2) | Institute for Creative Mindfulness (EMDRIA-Approved)
IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model | IFS Institute
IFS Skills to Address Post-Traumatic Shame | Frank Anderson
Foundations of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Additional Professional Experience
Jay Karr LLC Columbus, OH
2016–Present
Technology & Digital Marketing Consultant
  • Provide technology consultation and digital strategy for mental health practitioners, focusing on HIPAA-secure, client-centric solutions.
Syneos Health (Formerly Inventiv) Columbus, OH
2015–2016
VP, Director of Technology
  • Led a 50-person technology department for a major health advertising agency, driving strategic vision, team growth, and delivery of digital projects.
Bread Financial (Formerly Alliance Data Systems) Columbus, OH
2014–2015
Senior Architect, Marketing Strategy
  • Developed technology and marketing strategies for new business pitches, contributing to major client wins and over $2 billion in additional accounts receivable.
IBM X (Formerly Resource/Ammirati) Columbus, OH
2013–2014
Director of Technology
  • Directed technology operations and delivery across multiple client portfolios in a digital agency, leading large technology projects such as P&G's global e-commerce framework.
Earlier Career (2001–2011) — Continuous full-time experience in digital marketing, financial services, and account management. Fahlgren Mortine (Digital Services Director) · Matlock Capital (Administrations) · Shatterbloom LLC (Co-Founder) · LSYdigital (Account Manager)