Jordan Held, LCSW (he/him), is the President & Founder of Relentless Pursuit Therapy & Consulting. With expertise in acute and chronic trauma, support for the LGBTQ+ community, navigating complex family dynamics, and aiding young adults transitioning from treatment settings, Jordan's focus revolves around cultivating healing-centered environments for individuals and their families. His practice is dedicated to breaking negative patterns and fortifying family systems.

As an internationally recognized speaker, Jordan champions the creation of inclusive spaces for gender-diverse adolescents. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles LGBT Center and The Laurel Foundation, actively advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Furthermore, Jordan leads family support groups through JQ International and Transforming Family and maintains affiliations with the NCTSN and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Jordan's contributions extend to academia with multiple published journal articles delving into the experiences of gender and sexual minority youth, and exploring the intersectionality of trauma and resilience. He also offers fellow healthcare providers consultations, supervision, and educational sessions.

Jordan is deeply invested in guiding individuals toward their authentic selves and purposeful lives.

EDUCATION:

UCLA: Master of Social Welfare (MSW), Northeastern University: Master of Sports Leadership (MSL), University of Connecticut: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BS)