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D.J. Burr, LMHC, LPC is a licensed mental health counselor and founder of the 14,000+ member Private Pay Practitioners community. He owns ABLE Life Recovery, a virtual therapy practice specializing in sex addiction recovery, codependency, and trauma therapy across multiple states.
D.J.‘s journey from community mental health to successful private practice informs his practical approach to helping other therapists build sustainable businesses. He’s the author of multiple works including his 2015 memoir I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict and The Private Pay Practitioners Playbook.
As someone in long-term recovery, D.J. combines clinical expertise with lived experience, allowing him to connect authentically with clients and colleagues navigating addiction and trauma. He created the Private Pay Practitioners Premium community on Patreon, providing monthly resources to therapists building their practices.
When not working, D.J. enjoys writing, horror movies, 90s R&B, and classic cartoons.
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