Henry "Jay" Swedlaw, LPCC, LCMHC

Henry "Jay" Swedlaw is a licensed professional counselor who brings 20 years of clinical experience to his work. He practices as an LPCC and LCMHC and is based in Texas. He focuses on relationship issues and a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief.

Jay creates a straightforward and accepting space where people can talk through what's worrying them. He helps clients name patterns that cause pain and test small, practical changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to values and real-life steps.

His background includes long-term work with people navigating sexuality and gender questions, and with those affected by trauma, shame, or substance use. He also works with concerns such as body image, intimacy-related issues, and navigating separations or infidelity. Jay draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.

Therapy with him often blends skills practice and narrative work. Clients may learn tools to manage anxiety and depression, along with ways to change unhelpful behaviors and tell their story differently. He also supports practical life transitions, career stress, and parenting challenges.

People who prefer clear goals and a collaborative tone tend to do well with him. Jay aims to help people make steady, usable progress rather than chase quick fixes. He works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients when appropriate.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making changes in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches straightforward skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed depression and anxiety. It often includes homework and practical exercises to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying a skills-based tool one week and a narrative exercise the next, then adjusting based on what helps most.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.