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Henry "Jay" Swedlaw

Compassionate skill-based therapy for complex life challenges

LPCC, LCMHC Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Henry

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw brings two decades of clinical experience to his work as a licensed professional counselor. He practices from Texas and holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials, and he focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the many challenges that accompany life transitions.

Background and approach

His background includes addressing intimacy-related concerns, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and body image struggles, and complexities related to gender, sexual expression, and HIV/AIDS. He combines practical, goal-oriented tools with an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance to support clients exploring identity, navigating grief, coping with trauma, or confronting compulsive or addictive patterns.

Drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness and narrative strategies, he helps clients develop concrete skills for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and actionable next steps. Sessions are offered via multiple online formats and are organized to fit each person’s schedule and needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Remote Care

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and substance-related behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements that work by encouraging values-driven action and developing greater psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support stress reduction and emotional regulation.

Choosing the best approach happens collaboratively. He partners with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adjusting strategies over time as needs change. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that feels both practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options make it easier to fit consistent work into busy lives and to continue therapy during transitions or travel while keeping momentum toward clients' goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Henry address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship problems, body image and eating concerns, and career or life-change challenges.
What approach does he use in therapy?
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative methods, and solution-focused techniques to create practical strategies and new perspectives.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience supporting clients through a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is based in Texas and holds the credentials LPCC and LCMHC with documented details CA LPCC 22321 and NH LCMHC 2837.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S. in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, New Hampshire, California

Languages

English