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Jay Sawyers, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasRelationship, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jay

Jay Sawyers is an LPC based in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety and stress, as well as substance-related struggles and issues with self-esteem.

Background and approach

With 22 years of experience, he works with clients on practical challenges including parenting, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and a range of family dynamics like blended family issues, attachment wounds, codependency, and communication problems. Jay describes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate clinical stance and adapts conversations and treatment to the individual needs of each person.

His work draws on approaches that include Internal Family Systems, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and elements of the Gottman Method where relationship work is indicated.

He supports people dealing with abandonment, control issues, domestic violence impacts, and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction while attending to problems that arise from family of origin or fatherhood roles.

Clients are invited to take the initial step toward care knowing that sessions are tailored to goals and preferences, and that practical scheduling options are available to fit different lifestyles.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people explore the internal parts that influence emotions and behavior, encouraging compassionate internal dialogue to address trauma, shame, or conflicted feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and may blend elements from different methods to create a personalized plan that fits the individual's needs.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats allow ongoing therapeutic work without commuting, and they make it easier to schedule frequent check-ins, skill practice, or brief coaching moments between longer sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes, as well as mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, parenting and career stress.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and relationship-focused methods when indicated to tailor work to a client's goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He brings 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including family-of-origin issues, codependency, and addiction recovery support.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas with license number TX LPC 69584.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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