- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Jay
Jay Reed is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. She has 17 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments and transitions. Jay aims to make the first step easier by meeting people where they are and listening without judgment.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She offers a calm, open space for clients to talk through what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on habits, thoughts, and small steps that reduce daily strain and improve coping. Jay draws from several evidence-informed methods to shape sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-driven choices and living with uncomfortable emotions when they arise. She also uses client-centered principles that prioritize each person’s goals and perspective. Solution-Focused Therapy guides brief goal setting and clear next steps when a client wants targeted change or faster problem-solving.
Jay supports concerns related to aging, blended family dynamics, body image, chronic pain and illness, mood disorders, postpartum depression, trauma, and end-of-life matters among other areas. She works with each person to set realistic goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
What Jay works with
Everything Jay lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jay helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jay lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, grief, and parenting choices when emotions run high.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking that increase stress and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and for building practical skills to respond to parenting challenges.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on each person's experience and goals. The therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client in finding their own solutions rather than handing down directives.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jay will collaborate with each client to choose which methods to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well during a short break. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between meetings or to have brief, focused support. These options make therapy more flexible for busy parents and people with varied routines.
Questions people ask about Jay
What concerns does Jay help with?
Jay works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. She also addresses issues like chronic illness, postpartum depression, trauma, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe Jay's therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and trying small changes that build better routines and coping.
What is her professional background?
Jay has 17 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional difficulties. Her work combines short-term problem solving with longer-term coping strategies.
Where is Jay licensed and practicing?
She holds a Florida LCSW license and practices with clients located in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jay meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to check in and keep therapy practical.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jay?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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