- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Jay
Jay Sontag is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with four years of experience. Jay works with LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, family matters, grief, and parenting challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Jay identifies as LGBTQ+.
Jay’s approach draws from humanistic and existential perspectives. In sessions Jay helps people clarify what matters to them and find practical ways to face daily pressures. Conversations can cover family of origin patterns, communication problems, gender and sexuality questions, and coping with loss.
People meet a therapist who emphasizes listening and personal meaning. Jay uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck and wants to make a change.
Narrative work is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their families. Trauma-focused methods are brought in when past painful experiences are shaping current reactions. The work is conversational and focused on what the person wants to work on now.
Jay describes roots in New York and a commitment to community and restorative justice ideas. That background informs conversations about identity, social pressures, and relationships. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then a first session is scheduled through the online options button.
Practical therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person’s lead. The therapist listens without directing, reflects what’s said, and helps people clarify their own goals. This approach can help with questions about identity, relationships, and family roles.Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. It supports people who are wrestling with life direction, purpose, or how family expectations shape their decisions. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change but feels unsure. It uses short, practical conversations to strengthen motivation and plan the next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jay will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend an approach together. That collaborative process means methods may be adjusted as concerns and priorities become clearer.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are provided, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they address family patterns, grief, identity, or relationship questions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jay work with?
Jay works with LGBT issues, relationship difficulties, family concerns, grief, and parenting-related stress. Additional focus areas include communication problems, gender dysphoria, sexuality, and family of origin issues.
What is Jay's therapeutic style?
Sessions are grounded in humanistic and existential perspectives with a client-centered style. Conversations tend to be collaborative and focused on what matters to the individual.
How much clinical experience does Jay have?
Jay has four years of professional experience as a clinician working in New York. That experience includes work with LGBT-identified people and adults dealing with family-related concerns.
What credential does Jay hold and where are they based?
Jay holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with Jay if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are conducted in English for people located in the supported region.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are available.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for the exact fee structure.
What are the first steps to start working with Jay?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the booking flow.
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