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- Client-Centered therapy
- Existential approaches
- Grief and parenting
About Jay
LMHC in New York with four years' experience, Jay Sontag focuses on LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, grief, and parenting. Jay identifies as non-binary and draws on humanistic and existential perspectives to help people find meaning and get grounded for daily life.
Jay uses Client-Centered and Existential approaches to keep sessions focused on the client's experience and values. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are weighing change or feeling stuck. Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy are used when stories from the past or traumatic events shape current patterns.
Sessions center on clear conversation and practical reflection. Jay listens for the patterns that cause distress and helps people name their priorities. Work can include grief processing, navigating family conflict, and talking through sexuality, gender-related questions, or relationship structure such as polyamory.
Jay brings a community-oriented perspective shaped by long experience living in New York. That background informs how they address social justice, caregiver stress, and issues tied to adoption, abandonment, or HIV/AIDS. Therapy includes attention to communication problems and family of origin dynamics.
People who choose Jay can expect a straightforward conversational style with an emphasis on finding personal meaning and usable skills. Sessions aim to help with daily coping, clearer communication, and decisions about relationships or parenting. To begin, follow the site's intake flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Jay blends humanistic and practical methods for remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. Sessions emphasize listening, reflecting what matters, and supporting clients to make choices that fit their values. This approach helps with relationship questions, identity work, and parenting concerns.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, responsibility, and how people face life challenges. It helps when clients are questioning purpose, wrestling with loss, or seeking a clearer sense of direction. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method that helps people consider change and resolve ambivalence about steps they might take.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jay will discuss options and collaborate on which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining listening-based Client-Centered work with narrative or trauma-focused techniques over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In practice, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Jay during the intake questionnaire to match a format that fits scheduling, comfort with video, and therapy goals.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jay commonly address?
Primary areas include LGBT issues, relationships, family problems, grief, and parenting. Additional focuses include sexuality, gender dysphoria, polyamory, and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic methods are used in sessions?
Jay uses Client-Centered and Existential therapy styles along with Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused work. Techniques are chosen to match the client's situation and goals.
How much clinical experience does Jay have?
Jay has four years of post-qualification experience as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience shapes work with family conflict, grief, and LGBT concerns.
What credential and location should I expect?
Jay holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York. The profile uses the credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with Jay?
International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should schedule locally within the stated region.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform's fee details for exact rates.
How do I start therapy with Jay?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.