Henry "Jay" Swedlaw

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with twenty years of clinical experience. He practices from Texas and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, and relationship concerns. Jay aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward so people can get practical help for everyday struggles.

He focuses on building an affirming space for clients, especially those in the LGBT community and anyone dealing with identity or intimacy challenges. Sessions address topics like self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and coping with big life changes. His work also includes support for issues such as body image, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and communication problems.

Jay draws on a mix of therapy methods to match each person's needs. He uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work. In sessions he helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and set small achievable goals.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical steps and clearer thinking. Clients can expect a direct, compassionate style that balances listening with concrete strategies. The approach is aimed at building coping skills, improving relationships, and moving forward after loss or big changes.

To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Jay accepts clients from within and outside the United States and works to help people fit therapy into busy lives.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often suits people facing anxiety, shame, or major life choices by focusing on small, values-guided steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to test and shift thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they will try approaches that fit the client's situation and adjust them as needed in follow-up sessions.

The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make regular follow-through more practical for people juggling multiple responsibilities.