Jay Stringer

Jay Stringer is a licensed mental health counselor, trauma-informed therapist, and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. For over 15 years, he has helped thousands decode the narratives behind anxiety, self-sabotage, and disconnection, drawing on original research from 3,800+ participants to explore how trauma and unmet longings shape unwanted sexual behavior and choices.

Holding an MA in Counseling Psychology and MDiv from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, Stringer integrates trauma-informed care, adult development theory, and narrative work into his approach. With over 100,000 copies sold, Unwanted has become a trusted resource for evangelicals and beyond seeking freedom from sexual brokenness, while his forthcoming book Desire: The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow (Random House, 2026) continues his exploration of human longing and healing.