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Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC

Support for anxiety and life transitions

20 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Henry

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw is a licensed counselor with 20 years of clinical experience. He holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Texas. Jay focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

He offers straightforward, practical support. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small steps clients can try between meetings. He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors actions to their daily life and values.

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Background and approach

Jay uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify what matters and build actions around those values. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help with stress and emotion regulation.

Narrative and solution-focused methods inform how he helps people reframe problems and find concrete next steps. These approaches can be useful for dealing with grief, addiction concerns, body image, intimacy issues, and life transitions. He also addresses topics such as ADHD, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. Jay provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform process.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes moment-to-moment awareness and simple practices to manage strong emotions and lower stress.

The right approach often combines elements from different methods. Jay works collaboratively to find what fits a person's goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. He discusses options and tests techniques together so clients can see what works in real life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people keep a face-to-face rhythm while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter interaction fits into a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on anxiety and stress into everyday routines.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jay address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns such as body image and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that mixes short-term problem solving with values work and mindfulness practice.
What is his background and experience?
Jay has 20 years of clinical experience and two decades of work helping people navigate emotional and life changes.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and is based in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Florida, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, New Hampshire, California
Languages
English

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