Jennifer Gay, MS, LMFT-S

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Get to know Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Jennifer Gay, who serves patients in Texas.

A licensed marriage and family therapist, Jennifer Gay guides and supports clients through their own journey from pain and confusion to ease and joy. She is the Owner of ReThink Therapy, PLLC in Dallas, Texas.

In that role, she helps individuals, couples, and families deal with a diverse array of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, infidelity, and gender dysphoria. She also provides support for LGBTQ+ families to help them navigate the waters after their family member has come out to them as gay, lesbian, or transgender. 

With a mix of therapeutic interventions and personal coaching, her goal is to help individuals, couples, and families gain a better understanding of their needs and go from a place of tolerance to acceptance. 

“My approach to therapy is authentic, down to earth, and honest. I pride myself on creating a nurturing environment where individuals and couples, from all walks of life, can explore what’s keeping them stuck, identify their core needs, and learn how to effectively communicate these needs to create meaningful and lasting change. I firmly believe that coming to know who we truly are can have an enormous benefit in all phases of our life, whether it be as an individual or within the context of a personal or family relationship” expressed Dr. Gay.

At Texas Tech University, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies & her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Her special training includes Brainspotting Level 1&2, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1&2, Certified Discernment Counselor, Parent Coordination Training: Texas Parent Coordination Model as Defined by House Bill 555, Play Therapy Training: University of North Texas, and AAMFT Approved Supervisor Training. 

“I grew up in a less-than-ideal household. Addiction and abuse were in no short supply. Shortly after, I found myself dealing with an abusive marriage that was followed by a divorce with kids involved. This is something I do not wish on anyone. I became passionate about understanding how to move past our difficulties and setbacks. I learned what it takes to build strong relationships and connections after a lifetime of struggling to do this” stated Ms. Gay.

In the years that she has been in practice, she has worked in a variety of settings from community mental health, college counseling centers, to private practice. She has also worked with many different types of clients, including children, couples on the brink of divorce, and everything in-between.

As a life long learner and someone who is passionate about diversity and equality, Jennifer Gay has spent years educating doctors, lawyers, and other psychotherapists on how to practice in a way that is inclusive of all genders, sexualities, and cultures.

On a professional level, she is a Clinical Fellow Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems. They are a highly experienced group of practitioners, with an average of 13 years of clinical practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. 

Listed in Best Marriage Therapists in Dallas, Jennifer Gay has been the recipient of the President’s Excellence in Gender Equity Award from the Gender Equity Council at Texas Tech University (2018) for her work as the Allies Coordinator for the Texas Tech University System educating faculty, staff, and students about LGBTQ+ issues on campus and facilitating Allies Trainings throughout the University as well as at other universities across Texas. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Gay’s favorite place to vacation is anywhere on a beach. 

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