Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) who brings 20 years of clinical experience to his work. He practices in Texas and has spent many years supporting people through anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. Jay aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk without judgment. He focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress and improve daily functioning. Sessions often cover skills for coping with anxiety, strategies to reduce substance use, and ways to rebuild self-esteem after loss or difficult relationship events. Jay also works with issues that often come with sexual and gender exploration, including gender dysphoria, kink and alternative sex culture, and HIV / AIDS related concerns. His approach draws on methods such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness practices. He uses narrative and solution-focused techniques to help people reframe problems and find concrete next steps. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on what helps in everyday life. Jay has experience addressing specific struggles like anger, parenting stress, career change, bipolar management, and compassion fatigue. He also helps people with eating and sleep problems, codependency, and infidelity recovery. Many clients come for help with emotional emptiness, communication problems, or navigating divorce and separation. People who prefer direct, practical conversations may find his style a good fit. He supports international clients and conducts sessions in English. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, then practicing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce stress and increase emotional regulation. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jay works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs and goals. He mixes approaches as needed and checks in about what is working so the plan can be adjusted together. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue therapy when they are outside their home region or working irregular hours. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions match day-to-day life.