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Jay Sawyers, LPC is a dedicated mental health therapist with over 23 years of experience in the field, specializing in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, past trauma, life transitions, and Marriage/couples counseling. Jay has a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and employs a blended approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Solution-Focused techniques to address the unique needs of each client. Throughout the first 20 years of his career, Jay held a variety of pivotal roles in psychiatric hospitals, including Mental Health Technician, Therapist, Assistant Program Director, Program Director, Intake Director, and Market Intake Director, before ultimately serving as CEO.
This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of mental health systems and the complexities of client care. In the past three years, Jay has shifted focus to private practice, where he continues to provide compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and couples navigating a variety of challenges. His commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment enables clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, leading to meaningful and lasting change. Jay has a passion for empowering clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals and remains dedicated to ongoing professional development and the pursuit of innovative therapeutic strategies.
Years of Experience: 23 years
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
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