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Jay Sawyers

Practical, compassionate care for life and relationships

LPC Texas

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jay

Jay Sawyers is an LPC based in Texas who brings 22 years of clinical experience to work with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He helps clients address issues such as self-esteem, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, career stress, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific patterns like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication and control problems. His practice emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, with treatment tailored to each person’s distinct needs and goals.

Jay blends evidence-informed tools including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused interventions, and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship work is needed. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to adapt conversation and plans to match what each client brings to the room.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Jay encourages people to take that step and supports them through the early stages of engagement and planning. He conducts sessions in English and practices under Texas licensure as LPC TX 69584.

Approaches for Online Work and Flexible Care

Jay often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach suits issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and set personally meaningful goals. When relationship difficulties are a focus, elements of the Gottman Method can be integrated to strengthen communication and problem-solving between partners.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time to find what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend consistently, fit therapy into a busy life, and maintain continuity of care across everyday demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, grief, parenting and fatherhood issues, and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive, and compassionate listening with collaborative goal-setting and tailored treatment plans that draw on multiple approaches to fit each client's needs.
How long has he practiced?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with clients across a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with the license listed as TX LPC 69584.
Which languages are available and can he see clients internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English