- Meaning and identity
- Grief and loss
- Communication work
About Jay
Jay Sontag is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in New York with four years of clinical experience. Jay focuses on concerns listed as LGBT, relationship, family, grief, and parenting. They describe a humanistic and existential approach and offer help with grief work, family conflict, social justice concerns, generalized anxiety, and related issues.
Jay frames therapy around personal meaning and practical grounding. Sessions aim to help people notice what matters to them and find ways to act on that insight. Conversations cover everyday pressures like relationships, identity, and feeling unmoored during transitions.
Jay identifies as LGBTQ+ and draws on that lived perspective when relevant. They also bring interest in community and restorative justice ideas into sessions for clients who want those themes included. Sessions may address communication problems, family of origin issues, and caregiving stress among other relationship strains.
Approach-wise, Jay leans toward humanistic and existential questions alongside client-centered listening. They also work with narrative and trauma-focused ideas to help people tell their stories differently and manage painful experiences. Motivational Interviewing techniques may be used to support change in practical steps.
People likely to reach out are young adults and others coping with identity, life purpose, and the strain of early adult responsibilities. Jay is based in New York and offers therapy in English only. International clients are not accepted at this time.
How Jay integrates approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can feel heard and notice their own next steps. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings about identity, relationships, or being unsure about life direction.Existential Therapy invites questions about meaning, purpose, and responsibility. It often suits young adults facing big transitions - leaving home, career choices, or questions about relationships and values.
Motivational Interviewing is a practical approach that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It supports setting small, doable goals when worry or uncertainty makes action hard.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jay treats this as a cooperative process and will talk with clients about what feels most useful. Together they consider goals, preferences, and how each method can support concrete next steps.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the current session options when you sign up so you can pick what fits your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jay help with?
Jay works with LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, grief, and parenting. Additional areas include identity questions, caregiving stress, and sexuality.
How would Jay describe their therapy style?
They use humanistic and existential approaches with client-centered listening. Narrative and trauma-focused methods are also part of the toolbox.
How much clinical experience does Jay have?
Jay has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC. That experience includes work on grief, family conflict, and generalized anxiety.
Where is Jay based and what credential do they hold?
Jay is based in New York and holds the credential LMHC, noted as NY LMHC.
Can I work with Jay if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Check the therapist profile on the platform for up-to-date details.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin if I want to meet with Jay?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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