Jay Tekulvē (Tee-COLE-Vee) Flower de Jackson-Vann, LMFT (he/him)
Tekulvē Flower de Jackson-Vann is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly twenty years of clinical experience, spanning seven states and a variety of clinical settings. Grounded in systems theory, Tekulvē’s therapeutic approach considers all the relationships and connections that may be contributing to the emergence of clinical concerns. Tekulvē effectively addresses a wide range of issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to gender diversity and religious trauma.
Tekulvē practices Narrative Therapy, an approach that emphasizes the role of language in both creating and maintaining problems. He believes deeply in the transformative power of each individual’s narrative to shape their understanding of the world and to find new meaning in their experiences. As a gifted writer and orator, Tekulvē skillfully combines storytelling with his vast clinical expertise to assist individuals, couples, families, and groups to re-story self-defeating narratives and construct new, empowering narratives of hope and change. This approach has proven particularly effective in his work with LGBTQ+ individuals who come out later in life and those facing challenges in reconciling their sexual orientation or gender identity with their faith.
As a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Tekulvē is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in his practice. He ensures his clinical licensure is maintained by completing at least 40 hours of continuing education every two years, staying informed on the latest best practices in the field. Demonstrating his dedication to the profession, Tekulvē has achieved the qualifications and experience necessary to be recognized as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. In this capacity, he provides clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Therapy interns completing their requisite clinical hours for a graduate degree, as well as to Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who are working toward full licensure. Additionally, he offers clinical consultation for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who aspire to become AAMFT Approved Supervisors.
A little more about me!
Education
Tekulvē is a Graduate with Distinction of Georgia Military College Prep School. He earned a BS in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with an emphasis in Family Life Education from Brigham Young University. He earned an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University where he was the recipient of the Cristus Powell Minority Fellowship from the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Tekulvē is a Doctoral Candidate at Arizona State University, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health in Integrated Behavioral Care. His clinical concentration is on the experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients assigned female at birth in mental health and primary care. He has been an Adjunct Faculty in the Sociology Department at Salt Lake Community College and has served in leadership positions in many professional organizations.
Certification
Tekulvē holds numerous certifications in his field. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Certified Human Rights Consultant, and has been a Certified Family Life Educator. Tekulvē is one of the few mental health professionals in the State of Utah to hold the Transgender Treatment Certification. He has also been trained, but not yet certified, in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Tekulvē is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church which enables him to perform marriage ceremonies for couples who may feel unwelcomed inside traditional houses of worship. He also leads a non-denominational ministry that supports members of the Queer community in exploring and nurturing their personal relationship with Deity.
Hobbies & Interests:
During his free time, Tekulvē enjoys spending quality moments with his husband, family, and friends. He has a passion for collecting limited edition flavors of Oreos, non-alcoholic wines, and specialty treats. Often found in the kitchen, he loves cooking or baking in preparation for gathering with friends. Tekulvē also enjoys unwinding with classic TV shows like “Murder, She Wrote,” “Law & Order,” and 90s sitcoms. He cherishes daily check-ins with his mother and treasures his adventures with his husband. A strong advocate for self-care, he finds rejuvenation through travel and window shopping. He has a growing collection of non-academic books he promises to read after graduation. Among his many achievements, Tekulvē considers being a father to his six children to be one of his greatest joys.
Education
Tekulvē is a Graduate with Distinction of Georgia Military College Prep School. He earned a BS in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with an emphasis in Family Life Education from Brigham Young University. He earned an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University where he was the recipient of the Cristus Powell Minority Fellowship from the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Tekulvē is a Doctoral Candidate at Arizona State University, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health in Integrated Behavioral Care. His clinical concentration is on the experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients assigned female at birth in mental health and primary care. He has been an Adjunct Faculty in the Sociology Department at Salt Lake Community College and has served in leadership positions in many professional organizations.
Certification
Tekulvē holds numerous certifications in his field. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Certified Human Rights Consultant, and has been a Certified Family Life Educator. Tekulvē is one of the few mental health professionals in the State of Utah to hold the Transgender Treatment Certification. He has also been trained, but not yet certified, in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Tekulvē is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church which enables him to perform marriage ceremonies for couples who may feel unwelcomed inside traditional houses of worship. He also leads a non-denominational ministry that supports members of the Queer community in exploring and nurturing their personal relationship with Deity.
Education
Tekulvē is a Graduate with Distinction of Georgia Military College Prep School. He earned a BS in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with an emphasis in Family Life Education from Brigham Young University. He earned an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University where he was the recipient of the Cristus Powell Minority Fellowship from the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Tekulvē is a Doctoral Candidate at Arizona State University, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Behavioral Health in Integrated Behavioral Care. His clinical concentration is on the experiences of transgender and nonbinary patients assigned female at birth in mental health and primary care. He has been an Adjunct Faculty in the Sociology Department at Salt Lake Community College and has served in leadership positions in many professional organizations.
Certifications
Tekulvē holds numerous certifications in his field. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, Certified Human Rights Consultant, and has been a Certified Family Life Educator. Tekulvē is one of the few mental health professionals in the State of Utah to hold the Transgender Treatment Certification. He has also been trained, but not yet certified, in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Tekulvē is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church which enables him to perform marriage ceremonies for couples who may feel unwelcomed inside traditional houses of worship. He also leads a non-denominational ministry that supports members of the Queer community in exploring and nurturing their personal relationship with Deity.
Hobbies and Interests
During his free time, Tekulvē enjoys spending quality moments with his husband, family, and friends. He has a passion for collecting limited edition flavors of Oreos, non-alcoholic wines, and specialty treats. Often found in the kitchen, he loves cooking or baking in preparation for gathering with friends. Tekulvē also enjoys unwinding with classic TV shows like “Murder, She Wrote,” “Law & Order,” and 90s sitcoms. He cherishes daily check-ins with his mother and treasures his adventures with his husband. A strong advocate for self-care, he finds rejuvenation through travel and window shopping. He has a growing collection of non-academic books he promises to read after graduation. Among his many achievements, Tekulvē considers being a father to his six children to be one of his greatest joys.
