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Henry "Jay" Swedlaw

Focused, practical therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LPCC, LCMHC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Florida, Texas, Wyoming
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Henry

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw is a licensed counselor with two decades of clinical experience. He holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices from Texas. Jay focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and related challenges.

He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Jay listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. He uses therapy methods that teach new skills and habits people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

Jay often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behavior patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward their values. Mindfulness practices appear when slowing down and regulating emotions is needed.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting questions, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career shifts, and ADHD. He also addresses topics such as codependency, infidelity, and substance use when they come up. Sessions aim to be collaborative and solution oriented.

Jay helps clients build tools for everyday life, from communication skills to coping strategies. He supports people through change with practical steps and steady guidance.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept unwanted thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters most in their life. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or mood.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple practices to calm the body and mind. It supports emotion regulation and can be paired with other methods when stress or trauma symptoms are present.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to pick or blend methods based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing home, work, and family demands. Video calls create a face-to-face experience from home, phone sessions let you connect when a screen is not available, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills without long commutes.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jay address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, and career changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps therapy practical and goal oriented, focusing on skills you can use between sessions and clear steps to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and brings that background to help clients navigate complex emotional issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials with CA LPCC 22321 and NH LCMHC 2837, and his practice information lists Texas as his location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions across time zones when scheduling allows.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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 a time based on the therapist's availability.

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

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