About Dr. J

Jason Mouritsen, MHA, Psy.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist with approximately 20 years experience working in the field of psychology. He started going by Dr. J when he worked with kids and realized that Dr. Mouritsen was too hard for many to say. Although Dr. J has a passion for basketball, he is not related to the famous Julius Erving, the original Dr. J.

Dr. J realized his desire to become a psychologist at a young age, inspired by the positive impact psychologists had on his family and loved ones. He remained committed to this path, progressing directly from his undergraduate studies to earning a doctorate in Clinical Psychology by his late 20s. After completing his doctoral coursework, he was commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army, serving as an Active Duty psychologist for approximately six years. During his Army tenure, he became a parachutist and collaborated with Special Forces Soldiers (Green Berets). After six years, he transitioned from Active Duty to continue his service in the National Guard and Reserves. He has been deployed twice to the Middle East supporting combat missions.

He held positions as a therapist, Program Manager, Administrator, and Chief at a major federal hospital. His experience includes roles as a generalist, addiction specialist, integrated care specialist, forensic psychologist, operational psychologist, and specialty care provider, among others.

Dr. J's credentials include MHA, Psy.D., and ABPP. What do these letters signify? MHA stands for Master of Health Care Administration. During the COVID pandemic, he returned to Grantham University to pursue a second Master's degree (Masters of Healthcare Administration) aimed at enhancing leadership in the healthcare sector. Psy.D represents a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, which is akin to a PhD but emphasizes clinical skills over research. ABPP indicates that he is a board-certified psychologist recognized by the American Board of Professional Psychology. In contrast to many other fields, only about 4% of psychologists achieve board certification. Notably, Dr. Mouritsen participates in regional examinations to evaluate other psychologists seeking board certification.