Jay Sontag, LMHC

New York · 4 years in practice

Jay Sontag is a licensed mental health counselor who centers Existential ideas in their work.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 017325 · expires November 2028
NPI: 1386594075 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Jay

Jay Sontag is a licensed mental health counselor who centers Existential ideas in their work. Jay helps people find personal meaning and steady footing when life feels chaotic. They use clear, direct conversation so people can make choices that fit their values.

Jay draws on client-centered and narrative methods to listen, reflect, and help unfold the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as larger questions about purpose, identity, and direction.

Background and approach

This approach is often helpful for people facing grief, relationship stress, or questions about sexuality and gender. Clients may bring concerns like parenting strain, family conflict, adoption and foster care issues, or caregiver stress. Jay also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, HIV and AIDS related worries, and the complexities of non-monogamous relationships.

The goal is to translate difficult feelings into clearer decisions and more manageable routines. With four years of clinical experience, Jay combines a human-centered stance with trauma-informed awareness. They are an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in New York and speak English.

They identify as non-binary and bring that lived perspective into gentle, straightforward conversations. People can expect a calm, honest session style that balances exploration with concrete next steps. Jay invites curiosity and practical problem solving as part of working toward steadier daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Jay names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Existential Therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, choice, and identity. It focuses on what matters most to the individual and how values shape daily decisions, which can be useful for grief, life purpose concerns, and gender or sexuality questions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person's lead, offering responses that help clarify feelings and goals so people can decide their next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs to choose methods that fit. Decisions about approach are collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a full session with visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jay address?

The practice addresses LGBT issues, relationship and family stress, grief, and parenting challenges. Additional areas include adoption and foster care matters, caregiving stress, sexuality, and questions around life purpose.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions blend Existential thinking with client-centered listening and narrative techniques. Conversations tend to be direct, reflective, and focused on both meaning and practical steps.

What is Jay's clinical background?

Jay has four years of clinical experience working with a range of personal and relational concerns. Their work is informed by trauma-focused approaches when relevant to a person's history.

Where is Jay licensed to practice?

Jay holds an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - credential and practices in New York. Sessions are conducted in English.

Are sessions available for people outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people located where New York licensing and service rules apply.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on need.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Jay?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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