º£½ÇÂÒÂ× reaches out periodically to alumni to discover more about the work that fulfills their passion for clinical psychology.Ìý Life After º£½ÇÂÒÂ×Ìýis our feature column that highlights the career journey of our grads.
Name: Jared Boot-Haury (MA ’19, PsyD ’23)
Pronouns: they/them
Credentials: PsyD, MBA, ABPP
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care (SOC) 8 and Mentor
Job Titles: and Faculty Internship Advisor at Palo Alto University
Describe your work in clinical psychology:
My work as a clinical psychologist centers on expanding access to culturally responsive, evidence-based care for LGBTQ+ communities and other minoritized groups. I specialize in gender-affirming care, sexual health, minority stress, and ADHD assessment. Across roles in integrated healthcare settings, a university counseling center, community clinics, and the VA, I have provided psychological assessment, individual, relationship, and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary consultation.
In addition to clinical practice, I serve as a Faculty Internship Advisor at Palo Alto University, where I mentor doctoral students through the APPIC internship application process and support their development as emerging psychologists. I also serve on dissertation committees for former students I taught at the University of San Francisco, helping them shape meaningful, practice-informed scholarship.
What do you like about your work?
I value helping clients make sense of their identities and experiences in ways that foster resilience, authenticity, and self-determination. Whether through psychological assessment or gender- and sexuality-affirming care, I appreciate the privilege of helping clients feel understood after long histories of invisibility or invalidating experiences.
I also find significant meaning in teaching and mentoring emerging clinicians. Supporting trainees as they develop confidence, clinical judgment, and a grounded professional identity is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
How did º£½ÇÂÒÂ× prepare you for success?
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× provided an exceptional foundation in humanistic, relational, and multicultural practice. Coursework in research methods, psychometrics, and evidence-based intervention, combined with diverse clinical practicum experiences, prepared me for strong performance in both assessment and psychotherapy during internship. Faculty mentorship encouraged early engagement in LGBTQ+ research, and my dissertation and scale-development experience laid the groundwork for the confidence to engage in clinical leadership and scholarship.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s emphasis on existential and integrative frameworks strengthened my ability to help clients explore meaning, identity, and agency within sociocultural contexts. Its focus on reflective practice continues to shape how I show up with clients, supervisees, and colleagues.
What advice would you give to current students?
Take full advantage of faculty mentorship. º£½ÇÂÒÂ× professors are extraordinarily generous with their expertise. Seek practicum experiences that stretch your clinical skills and deepen your cultural humility. Build your professional network early by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and connecting with psychologists whose work resonates with you.
Apply for awards, scholarships, and conference presentations even when you feel unsure. Rejection is part of professional growth; pursuing these opportunities can meaningfully shape your trajectory in internship, postdoc, and beyond. Most importantly, trust the training process: stay curious, reflective, and open to feedback!
Since graduating, you’ve been very active with the APA, especially Division 12. What would you tell a student who wants to get more involved with the association?
Start small and start early. Join a division that fits your interests. Divisions 12 and 44 have been formative for me. Look for accessible entry points: join a committee, respond to reviewer calls, attend student events, or participate in mentorship programs. APA divisions value motivated students, and even modest involvement can lead to meaningful leadership opportunities.
APA involvement has broadened my mentorship network, sharpened my skills, and expanded my contributions to national advocacy efforts. Your voice and perspective matter, and APA welcomes emerging psychologists who want to shape the future of the field.