Jay Pulitano, LMSW is a Behavioral Health Therapist. He treats patients at our Washington Heights Health Center. Jay completed his graduate degree at CUNY Hunter College. He completed his internship at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.

Jay Pulitano takes an open-minded, inquisitive, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach in his work as a behavioral health therapist. He approaches his work through an anti-oppressive lens, taking into consideration the impact of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, able-ism, and other oppressive systems on one’s behavioral health. Jay Pulitano uses a variety of techniques in

his clinical work, including bringing awareness to the impact of a patient’s personal history, teaching relaxation/mindfulness skills, and collaborating with a patient to identify and reshape the thought patterns that have a negative influence on emotions and behavior. Having 5+ years of experience serving the LGBTQ community in community health settings, Jay Pulitano is especially passionate about working with queer and trans individuals.