Jay
Burke
Jay Burke
- Campus: Anaheim, CA
- Department: Marriage & Family Therapy
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 707 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017
Biography
Dr. Jay Burke earned an M.S. degree in Human Development with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and is a graduate of the PsyD MFT program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP). Dr. Burke has over 15 years of experience working in Higher Education, including prior roles in Student Affairs, Clinical Training, Licensing and Certification, and as a Program Director for a Counseling Psychology program. Prior to serving as Department Chair at TCSPP, Dr. Burke served as Associate Chair for the MFT program for two years.
Dr. Burke is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and was formally licensed in both Texas and Nevada as well. Dr. Burke maintains a private practice with an emphasis on telehealth services and works with individuals, couples, and families.
Dr. Burke is also involved with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and formerly served as Chair for the Telehealth and Technology Interest Network. Additionally, he was a member on the Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) for programs applying for COAMFTE accreditation as well has participated as part of the site visit team for several COAMFTE accreditation site visits. Dr. Burke is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
Education History
Degree Institution Year B.A. Religion Baylor University 2005 M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis, Oklahoma State University 2008 Psy.D. Marital and Family Therapy The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2017 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member California Assocation of Marriage and Family Therapists Member International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) Presentations
Title Location Date AI and Leadership in the Digital Age: Preparing MFT Leaders for the Future AAMFT Leadership Symposium March, 2025 Artificial Intelligence in Marriage and Family Therapy Education Society for the Teaching of Marriage and Family Therapy (STMFT) March, 2025 Best Practices in the Transition to Remote MFT Supervision Remote March 2021 Scope of Competency – Ethical Decision Making and Referral Considerations Office of Continuing Education (OCE) at TCSPP Virtual Conference November 2021 University Perspectives on Adjusting to Telehealth Technology Interest Network, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy November 2021 The “Nuts and Bolts” of Supervision 2019 World Family Therapy Congress, Aberdeen, Scotland. March 2019 An Evaluation of the Development of MFT Competencies and the Influence of the Supervisory Relationship 2018 World Family Therapy Congress. Bangkok, Thailand. March 2018 Impact of Playing Position and Athletic Exposure on Cognitive Performance in Retired NFL Players American Psychological Association (APA), Denver, CO. August 2016 Premarital Counseling for Muslims: Major Factors to Consider. 2016 World Family Therapy Congress. Kona, HI March 2016 Neurocognitive Profile of Disability Seeking Retired NFL Players with a History of Concussions American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, Canada. August 2015 Motivational Interviewing: A Practical Application for Special Populations. 2015 World Family Therapy Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. March 2015 Providing Systemic Couple’s Treatment, with Only One Partner Present 2015 World Family Therapy Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. March 2015 Impacts of Occupational Sitting on Overall Mental Health and Suggestions for Workplace Improvement IOOB 2014 Conference. Los Angeles, CA. July 2014 Predictors of Trainee Improvement during Practicum Placement Graduate Research Forum, Los Angeles, CA. May 2014 Couples Therapy, with One Person Mariposa Women and Children’s Center, Orange, CA. 2014 Selfies: Self-Expression or Self-Absorption? American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention, Washington DC. August 2014 Marriage & Family Education, Marriage & Family Therapy: Advancing Family Health Together. National Association for Relationship and Marriage Education annual conference (NARME), Irvine, CA. 2013 Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Career/Workplace Issues Career Counseling Career Development Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Anxiety Disorders Domestic Violence Spousal/Partner Abuse Marriage & Family Couples Counseling Family Therapy Relationships and Dating Psychology Subdisciplines - Marriage and Family Therapeutic/Theoretical Orientation Brief Therapy Constructivist/Narrative Theory Family Systems Theory Humanistic/Existential Positive Psychology Solution-Focused Counseling Therapy Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 91133 Publications
Burke, J.E. (2008). The emotional survival guide for caregivers: Looking after yourself and your family while helping an aging parent. Journal of Death Studies.
Burke, J.E. (2008). Baby boomers: Can my eighties be like my fifties. Journal of Women & Aging.
Burke, J.E. (2007). Safe Schools Summit Eight Report. Public Strategies Inc.; Oklahoma City, OK.
Brosi, W. A. & Burke, J. (2006). Legal service utilization & policy needs of grandparents who raise grandchildren: Final report. The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging; Salt Lake City, UT.
Other Burke, J. (2019). MA Counseling Psychology: 5-Year-Annual Program Review. .
Burke, J. (2019). MA Clinical Psychology: MFT Specialization: Self-Study External Reviewer Report. .
Burke, J. (2017). State of the Discipline v2.0: Marriage and Family Therapy. .
Wyner, J., Jones, J., Laird, H., & Burke, J. (2016). State of the Discipline: Marriage and Family Therapy. .
Masi, T. & Burke, J. (2014). Site, Supervision, and Applied Profession Practice (APP) Evaluation Data Report for 2013-2014. .
Ajemian, M., Burke, J., Zanjani, M. (2014). The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Agency Fair Program Evaluation Report. .
Zanjani, M. & Burke, J. (2013). 2013 NARME Conference Volunteer Survey Report. .
Burke, J. (2013). Spring 2013 MFT Placement Report. .
Masi, T. & Burke. J.Site, Supervision, and Applied Professional Practice (APP) Evaluation Data Report for 2012-2013. .
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. I aim to be a facilitator of conversation. My emphasis is less on telling students what to think or how to approach a situation, but rather to invite conversation and collaboration around the content of the course. Meaning and learning is a shared experience that occurs in relationship with others, and I aim to facilitate this process.
Please provide a statement or philosophy regarding the practice of psychology. I trained in a program focused primarily on family-systems models of treatment. While most of my work now is with individuals, I continue to maintain a relational lens in understanding and working with pathology. "No man is an island" and all experiences of distress have a systemic and contextual component which I emphasize in my work.
Why did you choose to enter the field of psychology? Initially I intended to pursue a religious vocation as a career; however I changed my emphasis to psychology as I realized I wanted the technical tools and skills to assist those I worked with. I continue to see spirituality as an important component to overall well-being, and I adhere to a biopsychosocial-spiritual model of treatment.
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? Take advantage of as many opportunities as possible, both on and off campus. The Chicago School offers a wide array of training opportunities, via on campus didactic and training presentations, and/or through referrals to off-campus presentations and workshops. Take advantage of all of these opportunities to learn to grow as a person and as a professional.
Professional Skills
Higher Education Administration, Teaching in Higher Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Programmatic Accreditation, Student Development, Clinical Supervision