For over forty years, Jay has been helping families, couples and individuals navigate life’s transitions to create strong, sustainable relationships. Trained in the relational architecture of Structural Family Therapy by Dr. Salvador Minuchin, he has worked with, written and taught professionals and the public how to become empathic and effective problem solvers. (You can see a clip of Jay interviewing Dr. Minuchin on www.psychotherapy.net )
Over his career, Jay has had the good fortune to present throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, and Taiwan. Jay’s work on family therapy, couples therapy, diversity and large systems of care has been published in professional journals and texts and he has been quoted in popular magazines and newspapers such as Cosmopolitan, Self, USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Courier–Post. From 1981-2014, he was a Contributing Editor for the Psychotherapy Networker . www.psychotherapynetworker.org
Jay has taught graduate courses on family therapy for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Applied Professional Human Development Program and Drexel’s Master’s Degree Program in Couple and Family Therapy, and also provided clinical supervision.
Mr. Lappin and his wife, who have “launched” two sons, live in South Jersey where he maintains an active clinical practice. If you have questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call Jay at: 856-858-5346.
Professional Experience
Licensures:
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) www.aamft.org
Council on Contemporary Families
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) www.naswdc.org
American Orthopsychiatric Association - Fellow
American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) www.afta.org
Positions held:
Minuchin Center for the Family www.minuchincenter.org
Full Curriculum Vitae
Over his career, Jay has had the good fortune to present throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, and Taiwan. Jay’s work on family therapy, couples therapy, diversity and large systems of care has been published in professional journals and texts and he has been quoted in popular magazines and newspapers such as Cosmopolitan, Self, USA Today, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Courier–Post. From 1981-2014, he was a Contributing Editor for the Psychotherapy Networker . www.psychotherapynetworker.org
Jay has taught graduate courses on family therapy for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Applied Professional Human Development Program and Drexel’s Master’s Degree Program in Couple and Family Therapy, and also provided clinical supervision.
Mr. Lappin and his wife, who have “launched” two sons, live in South Jersey where he maintains an active clinical practice. If you have questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, please call Jay at: 856-858-5346.
Professional Experience
- Private Practice, 1979 - current
- University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, Adjunct Professor
- Drexel University, College of Nursing and Heath Professional, Programs in Couple and Family therapy, Adjunct Professor
- CENTRA Comprehensive Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Associates, Partner 1994-2015
- Marriage Council of Philadelphia 1991 -1993 (Currently The Council for Relationships)
- Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic, 1978 -1991
- Turning Point Alternative School, 1976- 1978 (Currently Brookfield Academy)
- U.S. Army Draftee, 1972-1974 Ft. Gordon Mental Hygiene Service
- Adult Probation Officer Kanawha County, West Virginia, 1972
Licensures:
- New Jersey Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor
- New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Pennsylvania Licensed Social Worker
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) www.aamft.org
- Clinical Member
- Approved Supervisor
- New Jersey AAMFT Board Member (past)
- Chair Supervision Committeejay_lappin_msw_lcsw_cv.pdf
- National Site Visitor for the Commission on Accreditation
Council on Contemporary Families
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) www.naswdc.org
- Clinical Diplomate
- ACSW
- Qualified Clinical Social Worker
American Orthopsychiatric Association - Fellow
American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) www.afta.org
Positions held:
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Board Member
Minuchin Center for the Family www.minuchincenter.org
- Board Emeritus
Full Curriculum Vitae
