Jay Sontag
Non-binary LMHC in New York for families and LGBTQ+ care
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About
Jay Sontag is an LMHC and a humanistic, existential-oriented therapist practicing in New York. They work with families, LGBTQ+ identified people, and teens and young adults, offering support for grief work, family conflict, social justice concerns, and generalized anxiety. Jay approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping people explore meaning and develop practical ways to face everyday challenges.
In practice Jay attends to relationship patterns, communication difficulties, and family of origin issues while also addressing areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include gender dysphoria, sexuality, HIV/AIDS, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and life purpose. Jay brings a non-binary perspective and a commitment to restorative justice and community-based values to this work.
With four years of clinical experience, Jay combines empathic listening with structured therapeutic approaches to support exploration, narrative reframing, and trauma-informed care. Prospective clients can expect a practitioner who centers identity, relational context, and individual meaning while attending to real-world needs.
In practice Jay attends to relationship patterns, communication difficulties, and family of origin issues while also addressing areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include gender dysphoria, sexuality, HIV/AIDS, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and life purpose. Jay brings a non-binary perspective and a commitment to restorative justice and community-based values to this work.
With four years of clinical experience, Jay combines empathic listening with structured therapeutic approaches to support exploration, narrative reframing, and trauma-informed care. Prospective clients can expect a practitioner who centers identity, relational context, and individual meaning while attending to real-world needs.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 4
- Gender:
- Non-binary
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Life purpose, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 017325
- NPI Number: 1386594075
- License: LMHC (New York)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Jay offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. In an online setting Jay aims to create a collaborative space where the person or family and the therapist work together to identify goals, explore challenges, and choose an approach that fits the situation.Client-Centered Therapy guides much of Jay's work by prioritizing empathic listening and the person’s own perspective. Existential Therapy is used to explore questions of meaning, values, and the experience of being grounded in everyday life. Narrative Therapy supports re-authoring personal and relational stories, helping individuals and families name patterns and consider alternative paths.
These remote options can suit families, LGBTQ+ identified people, and teens and young adults who are looking for a cooperative, exploratory process. Jay and the person or family discuss which communication mode works best for scheduling, pacing, and ongoing collaboration.
What is Jay Sontag's clinical background?
Jay identifies as a humanistic and existential therapist who specializes in working with families, LGBTQ+ identified people, and teens and young adults. Areas of focus include grief, family conflict, social justice issues, and generalized anxiety, among others.
What are Jay's professional credentials?
Jay Sontag is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York. License details: NY LMHC 017325.
Which languages does Jay work in?
Jay provides services in English.
Where is Jay based?
Jay is based in New York.
How can people work with Jay remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jay accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates Jay does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Jay?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Jay?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.