About me
Before going into private practice and moving into hospital administration, the focus of my career was on troubled youth. I worked in two different residential lockdown facilities for juvenile delinquent boys and girls ages 12 to 18. Many of these children came from broken families, and had at least one felony charge as well as a diagnosed mental health illness. I found this work to be both challenging and rewarding. Having done this type of work for many years working with both youth and their families makes me uniquely qualified to help individuals in their teenage years navigate through some of the difficulties of life.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
Addictions , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
AZ LPC LPC-22824
NM LPCC CTB-2023-0942
TX LPC 75476
WY LPC LPC 1776
FL LMHC MH 10621
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Henry "Jay" Swedlaw. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
He is kind and prompt
Jay has been wonderful to work with. He brings an unbiased aspect to a great variety of concerns/ issues with our marriage and keeps us engaged and moving forward. So very thankful for his help!
I share that the platform works perfectly for me in being able to text and you responding to me almost immediately It gives me the opportunity to deal with issues as they come up not try to hold it in for a week I believe that you listen and give an opportunity to verify you hear what I say and work accordingly while always asking whether what your understanding is is actually what Im trying to say I not only suggest teen counseling but Jay i have never had a counselor that I have made so much progress with !!
He's a great guy. Been talking to him since before the Pandemic. He is not afraid to tell you straight and makes you feel good.
Very good listens and offers guidance in a very nonjudgmental way. Very easy to talk to.
Extremely helpful and thoughtful. I’ve grown so much in our time together. He helps me think more critically and gives me confidence I can handle my life challenges.
So far Jay has been very responsive and also provided amazing input. I am looking forward to our journey through therapy together.
I really like how Jay listens to.me and understands what I'm trying to convey .He is attentive & kind.
He's very helpful and responsive.
Jay is very focused, dedicated, task oriented therapist and a great listener.
I’ve been seeing Jay for over 3 years now and he has become my most trusted confidant! He feels so much like my best friend! He doesn’t tell me what I want to hear, he tells me what’s I need to hear and has patience with me. I highly Recommend Jay!! I don’t know what I’d do without him! He has saved my mental health in so many ways!! Love him dearly!!
My son really liked him and I believe he helped him tremendously
Jay has been my counsellor for a few years now and he is amazing. He has helped me through some really difficult moments in my life and he has been a lifeline for me.
Jay is a great therapist and takes the time to get to know you and the goals you have for yourself. He is very approachable and easy to talk to. I am finding therapy very useful!
Jay offers a variety of ways to get a hold of him and he is extremely knowledgeable and respectable. He listens and offers great advice. He doesn't just listen. He listens and engages and says what's on his mind which is what I was looking for. I've had other therapists where they simply listen and then the session is over before you know it and there was no advice given. Jay is responsive and I would recommend him and teencounseling.com in general to anyone in need.
At this time i see no problems, we are still getting to know one another
I felt so supported by Jay throughout my time with me. He really was the greatest help and support to me and always responded promptly. He’s excellent at comforting and then giving the tools needed to strengthen your mind and work your way through the difficult times. I am truly grateful for the support I received and I feel so much happier and stronger thanks to him. I’ll always be grateful for his support, guidance and encouragement. He’s a wonderful person.
Jay has been awesome to work with so far. He really listens and seems to pick up on what is going on with us instinctively , which is not a easy task, especially considering the special “dynamic” of my husband and I. I enjoy working with him!
Very helpful to me In my time of need. Very steadying force for me when I needed it.
Jay takes the time to listen and let’s you think about what will be best for you. This method is very effective for coping with situations by yourself.
As we have only had 1 video call I can't say 100% that Jay will be able to help me .. but from how responsive he is with the messaging feature and how in depth his questions concerns and thoughts are about my issues, I believe Jay to be a good kind hearted and professional person that I look forward to working with
Jay is concise and to the point and has a point of view.
Giant thank you!
I was working closely with Jay years ago regarding marital issues and personal growth exploration and now years later I’ve requested to work with him again, hoping that he had a way to review our notes from the past and pick up where we left off and he has. I look forward to working with him for the next couple of months and resolving some of my ongoing issues.
I have only had two sesssions with Jay but he is available all the time to message its pretty amazing as I thought it was just the session you paid for. He is very quick to respond to messages. I would recommend and I am only two sessions in.
Nadia
very helpful and gives new better perspectives
He's just fantastic. Nothing he writes is generic or seems devoid of personality or understanding. I'm enjoying working with him. I had a bad experience with the first lady I got assigned so it was such a nice relief to find him.
Enjoy our interactions so far
Jay has been great. He responds in a timely matter and seems to really understand what I’m feeling and has given me good advice.I would recommend him 100% and have already.
Jay is not only a fantastic person he is a top-notch therapist. When I came to him I had difficulties with losses in my family. I felt like I was on rock bottom but with Jay I feel like in climb the mountain. If you were considering getting therapy this will be the best thing you ever did sign up now and pick Jay because he’s the key to it! Working with Jay has been a life changer.
He’s great. He’s really helped and is helping me. He’s invested, interested, helpful and kind. I switched therapists as I didn’t click with my first one and teen counseling helped me pick a new one, they said to give them 5 therapists that I thought had good profiles that would suit me and they would see which ones had spaces available. Jay was 1 on my list and I was pleased about that. He’s been amazing and I have no doubt it will continue. It’s hard work and he defiantly deserves to be praised for it. He’s such a nice guy, and I feel I can open up to him. He’s really saved part of my life and my sanity, we are slowly putting the pieces back together and i think that’s the best you can ask for in a therapist. Plus the service offers a lot for people with anxiety like me, with messaging and text sessions you don’t have to be face to face on the screen if you don’t want to be. I found this great for pushing my limits a little and starting video sessions, it was hard but well worth it. I feel my time here has not been wasted and I don’t regret signing up. It’s great to know you can send a message,pictures, videos, links anytime nd you can mark them as urgent if you feel they need seen sooner. Jay reads all my messages, and I get the sense he really wants to help me and already has done.
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I’m not able to schedule weekly phone calls. When I finish my session and go in to schedule for another session, I’m always 2 weeks out.
Jay was excellent. Both my wife and I liked him and felt he was helpful
counselling online I find suits my lifestyle and the ease of ways I can communicate with my therapist I can do this in a more private relaxed Manor anytime. I'm glad I went for it. it's not as scary as I imagined.
He’s amazing and helps with a lot and gives me perspective
Jay is both personable and professional in all forms of communication available, and has taken the time to truly understand the root of my concerns. I truly feel that he gives the advise and tools you NEED, not just what you want to hear.
Very responsive and attentive
Thanks Jay
Dude is cool
Amazing therapist and completely down to earth
Jay is very helpful. He listens well and take time to help focus on issues that may be deeper than I knew of.
He has help me a lot just in the short time I have worked with him. He always asks questions to get the full picture
Jay is by far the best therapist I have had whether it be online or in person throughout the years, he responds as quickly as he can, a question never goes unanswered, and he is able to put things in a great perspective for me to understand better. Simply the best.
I have tried therapy a few times before and did not have good impression, but working with Jay, I feel heard and being coached effectively, regardless of the culture differences and the difficulty of communication in my second language. From what I have experienced in the past 2 months, I believe that Jay has been working very hard and very smart for the well-being of his patients/clients (whichever word you want to use to describe yourself). I couldn't recommend him more.
Jay is one of the best therapists I have ever had!
This man has helped me through a breakup, a full year of hell in itself, he’s been such a blessing. Very glad to have this man a part of my life and keeping my head in the right headspace.
He was very helpful, kind, and understanding which makes me more comfortable about expressing my feelings. it was a great experience to get advice from him and to have the therapy sessions with him.
So far he’s really been listening to me and he seems great so far
Jay is super great at responding to your messages in a very timely manner. He is very caring and will make time for you.
Mr. Jay Swedlaw has surpassed my expectations. As a first time participant of individual therapy, I was not knowing what to expect or how helpful it would be. However, Jay has listened to all of my worries, stresses, and goals and given me his professional opinion on things and helped me through some very tough times in my life. Some times, I get caught up with work and don't message him for a day or two, and he is kind enough to reach out to me first to check up on me. He makes me feel heard and that he cares about his patients, including me! I am so glad I have been a part of his therapy because I needed it in this time of my life, and he does an excellent job!
He is great. I am grateful to have him helping me work through my stuff and make me a healthier person.
Jay is patient, communicative and supportive. He tells you what you need to hear even if you don’t want to hear it.
When talking to Jay, I've felt like making more of an effort to see things from different angles. This has been a challenge whilst being in the centre of my own issues, but ultimately helpful. So far he has helped me to notice and reassess my thinking patterns that don't really help me move forward. I'd like to stay anonymous if this review is used.
Jay has helped me throughout many of life’s hardships and in keeping my mind grounded and reasonable. He’s remained supportive but also allowed me the freedom to discover myself without any hand holding and is not enabling. He’s a great therapist who really tries to know and understand you.
Jay seemed very knowledgable and took the time to listen to all of our concerns. I felt that he understood what our concerns were. Thank you!
I have been working with Jay for three months now I think and he has been a blessing. May it be a video call, phone call or just texting. He replies quickly and tried to give me new perspectives so I can see things from a different angle. Some of which I would never think about. He is respectful and listens carefully, even though I’m not a native speaker :) I can highly recommend Jay to anyone!
I have used many different approaches to therapy over the past 22 years, from school counselling to psychologists and even my psychiatrist. The fact that I can message Jay when I need, that his replies are quick, that if I disappear he follows up with me, I finally feel I have a safe environment to work at the things in my life that I need and want to work on. My experience has been so positive that I even had a friend join teencounseling.com, and given the progress we’re both making, even our friendship is healthier. I only hope Jay continues on this platform for a long time to come.
Jay is a fantastic communicator, always timely and efficient and is genuinely concerned with getting to know you and what drives you as a person. Not to mention he allows for YOU to make your OWN decisions.
Jay listens really well and had great ideas on how to help with specific issues. He asks a lot of questions which is great for helping me open up about my feelings
Jay's style is very pragmatic & reasonable. He is objective in his counseling & takes time to understand both parties.
Warm, engaging and thoughtful, Jay has been a wonderful therapist. He helped me process a traumatic life event, and guided me through how I can prevent that from happening again in the future. Jay's advices are realistic and easy to follow, and have enabled me to move forward in life. I am very grateful for the work and effort he put into my journey, and would highly recommend him to other users of this platform.
Although it’s only been a couple weeks I’ve actually talked with Dr. Swedlaw quite a lot. He’s very understanding and encourages you to be a better version of yourself. He replies multiple times a day and I can schedule video chats which are shorter than I expected but thinking about it idk why I expected a full hour and messaging availability 24/7 at the low price I pay. I Highly recommend Dr. Swedlaw for any age, race, or sexual orientation/gender.
Jay is very straightforward and gives detailed realistic responses to how I feel.
Jay is a great listener and provides a balanced approach to counseling. He is attentive.
Jay has been extremely helpful and understanding of a very odd situation I’m dealing with. He is very professional but also easy to talk to and I appreciate his help very much.
My teen only had one session with Jay, but it sounds like he has been incredibly helpful already!
I had tried three different counselors before I was matched with Jay, and he made the search worth it. He responds often and makes me feel like someone is in my corner. He helps me see other points of view when I am critical of myself, and I appreciate his help. I would recommend him to anybody; he works with professionalism and care.
Jay is a great therapist. He listens and gives good feedback
Jay Swedlaw is very patient and kind. He keeps it real and down to earth, so it’s very easy and comforting to speak with him.
Jay listens to my concerns and makes me feel heard. He helps me be my best self when handling situations.
Jay is very understanding and well equipped to deal with issues involving the lgbtq+ community no matter how large or small the issue may be.
Very professional, understanding and thoughtful.
Jay really cares about what’s going on in your life and is genuinely interested in what’s happening. He’s really good at having you reflect on things in a different perspective.
All I can say is I wouldn't be here without him.
Jay is great and really cares for his clients. I appreciate him so much!
Jay is very knowledgeable and attentive. He has a very kind and calming persona. He is exactly what I imagined an experienced therapist would be. Highly recommend!
Jay is great!
Ok, when I first started teen counseling, I got bounced around from therapist to therapist and soon lost hope. I ended up matched with Jay, and almost immediately I felt so comfortable coming to him with everything. He never applies pressure, he lets you go at whatever pace you like, he allows you to take direction with what you would like to talk about. Overall I would recommend him to anyone.
Very helpful.
Jay is professional, timely, and extremely helpful. He makes me forget I have anything to worry about and always helps me stay with a proactive, positive outlook. Thanks Jay!!!
Overall, Jay is a down to Earth person and a great listener. He is great at directing the conversation and positive thinking. I truly felt cared during our sessions, which I find is important for those who struggle to take care of themselves mentally during tougher times.
Jay has helped me focus on my main issues to make life better and make me a better version of myself. He’s very understanding and helps me think through situations and helps with solutions.
Great listener! Offers simple and realistic options to problems. Has helped me to see things from a bigger perspective.
I really am very happy with Jay I really and very happy with Jay and his advice and Counseling style. I feel he listens to both sides of the argument/disagreement equally and always has a good remedy for the situation. Also very straightforward and does not beat around the bush which I respect immensely.
I've always felt out of place and misunderstood, but he began counseling with first asking many questions to know me and know what I want to work through. I'm so grateful to have a counselor who understands me and where I am coming from. His advice isn't cliche or cookie-cutter but is unique to me and applicable to my circumstances. He really works to understand me and hear me, so he can help me think through things more confidently and effectively. I'm so grateful to have found a counselor like him!
Jay has been a great counselor for me and greatly helped me understand myself as well as helping out in diagnosing a big mental disorder I have to live to with. He was extremely understanding with all of me and almost always pointed me in the right direction.
Jay has been really good in communicating with me and my son. I have seen improvements in my son's attitude in just a short time with Jay. I highly recommend him.
Jay is one of the God grace to me. Before him my life was miserable. He cares about his clients. No word can describe how great therapist he is... Simply he is the best.
Jay is compassionate and thoughtful. He asks excellent questions that cut to the heart of the issue. I would happily recommend Jay to anybody seeking a licensed counselor.
So far things are very helpful. He knows what to pick up on and talk about.
I have only had limited interaction with Jay but he seems to be compassionate and focused on useful outcomes that fit my personal needs.
I have been working with Dr. Jay Swedlaw with my stress/anxiety issues for about 3 weeks now and fully credit the experience with helping me over this period of time overhaul areas of my life. Specially, during this covid-19 crisis where many people have become jobless including myself, I have been undergoing stress/anxiety and scary sleepless nights. At start, I wasn't sure what to expect from therapy and should I even think of investing money in such sessions during this crisis period. But not only teencounseling.com firm had amazing payment options for people like us who have lost jobs leading to experiencing immense psychological problems but also, sessions with Jay Swedlaw have been inestimable. The way Dr. Jay makes you feel completely at ease discussing anything that is on your mind, being able to express difficult emotions is a huge relief. As, we are still at very early stage about getting bottom of my problems and issues; but, I'm still confident now that one day he'll be able to do so and drive me out of the situation with his expertise. I would definitely recommend Jay, who is a remarkable therapist and I am more contented to know he is there if I need any help in future. Thank you Jay for your incredible aid.
Jay is very understanding and has provided some good tips and ideas with how to help me work through problems with my fiancé. He has been very helpful.
Working with Jay Swedlaw felt effortless.
He really helped me question and look at my situation at a different angle.
He also didn't make me feel judged.
I definitely recommend working with him! ✨
Jay Swedlaw has been amazing. I'm going through a real tough time and talking with him really calms me down. He always responds with helpful advise! 5 stars for sure!
Jay is a great counselor, I have been pleasantly surprised by this site. Also I'm horrible at schedules and he doesn't make me feel guilty for rescheduling.
Would definitely recommend Jay. Very professional and responds in a timely fashion as well as he doesn’t hesitate to ask more in depth and makes your brain think of new and better ways to help the situation!
Jay is really cool and helping me during a very rough patch in my life. He understands things but offers kind insights I can't see on my own. He is respectful and gentle and treats me with respect. If something bothers me but seems hopeless to me, he doesn't ignore it or minimize it, but acknowledges it while remaining more objective. He is very cool and I would recommend him if you are struggling with depression and chronic pain and are scared of talking to somebody. He does not get angry or judge you and he has compassion. If you have had bad experiences in therapy before and are scared but still want to try, I recommend Jay. I was scared to try online counseling, but I am not scared of Jay and am glad I tried. If you are looking at different counselors but feel scared and like giving up, I would try Jay. I give him an A+ for being a counselor. Have a good day and don't give up.
I like Jay... he always responds in a timely manner. Sometimes I go on days without sending a response but he always takes the time to check up on me. Which I appreciate...
He's been really helpful in the few times that I've really needed him to respond. Therapy hasn't always been easy for me but this is kind of like texting my best friend about my life issues. Except with professional advice.
Jay has been so helpful in asking probing questions that allow me to think and reflect on my true feelings and perceptions. He has been great at allowing me to explore my concerns and past the way that I need to and without judgement. Additionally, he has made having counseling with truth and depth available to me and I am very thankful.
Jay is the best! He has helped me through a major crisis in my life. I don't know what I would have done without his help.
What I appreciate most about Jay is his patience with me as I take baby steps, and also his diligence in getting back to my emails in a timely manner. I'm still working through some issues and Jay is right there with me. For me, he has also been super easy to open up to, which is unusual because I don't open up with anyone. I'm definitely happy to have been paired up with him as my counselor!
Early in the process, but so far Jay has been eager to help and very communicative. He seems very knowledgeable and competent and has a genuine desire to want to see you make the changes you want to make.
Always responds to questions in a timely manner. Asks if he correctly understands the situation. Asks open ended questions that help me realize things I haven’t thought of and figure out solutions. I look forward to talking with him before every session.
Really friendly and up-lifting. Gives really great honest advice.
While my experience has been relatively new he does seem very knowledgeable and helpful.
I have been talking with Jay for the last two months. He’s very compassionate. He listens. Gives realistic advice. I would suggest you try this counselor to see for yourself.
I am still early in my process with Jay but I really appreciate how attentive he is so far!
Jay is helping me to put practical solutions into practice for issues I have been facing for a long time. I am very hopeful that things will improve, I am going to continue with this.
Jay Swedlaw has been attentive and has offered helpful solutions to help with my Wife and I. I feel he's knowledgeable and understands what issues my Wife and I are going through. I've enjoyed his assistance.
It hasn't even been a month yet and I must praise Jay Swedlaw for all the help he has provided me. I don't know where I'd be right now if I didn't get matched to him. I will admit I was reluctant at first to start my sessions with him because he didn't look like me. But trust me when I say--he knows what he's doing and he's absolutely amazing! He is the reason why I plan to stay on with teencounseling.com instead of a traditional therapy setting. I rather pay teencounseling.com than go through my insurance because this platform is practical and convenient. If you get matched to Jay, I promise you won't be disappointed!
We really appreciate our time with our counselor and are looking forward to seeing more positive gains from it. Thank you
We have only been connected with Jay for a few weeks and already I have seen substantial shifts in my son’s depression and anxiety. He is more confident and tee to express himself and his feelings. Thank you
Jay has been amazingly supportive and has offered rational, grounded, and practical advice and perspectives that have helped me greatly when I needed to hear it from a non-biased person. I didn't realize how much I needed this outlet overall, but it really has been wonderful working through things with Jay. I feel like after all the therapist and counselors I've seen , that I am finally getting the help I need however large or small that is and its greatly due to Jay’s patience and ongoing support through the app. So, Thank you Jay and Thank You BH!
He is great!
Jay is great! He’s helped me navigate through several issues that compiled up in my life. Things are beginning to make sense and I have much more clarity into my life and what it is I truly want. Thanks for all the great talks Jay!
Jay has this both professional and friendly approach with his clients. I admire the most how he gives you new perspective to what you are going through and challenge you to be better in handling negative feelings.
He’s a great listener. We just started but he’s going in the direction that I need.
I enjoyed Jay as my counselor and his ability to shine a light from a different perspective on my life and my most pressing issues/concerns.
Thank you for being amazing.
Jay is very attentive to all I share with him. He understand what I am going true and advice me by being direct on what’s going on, even though he responses are not what I always want to hear, he speaks the truth the way it is and helps me to be honest with myself. I am going true a hard process and sharing with him helps me a lot to get over it and be a better version of myself. Totally recommend his counseling !! Thank you Jay for being there :)
Very non judgmental, open to you choosing your own path, has a coaching style, asking a lot of questions, pushes you to think for yourself. Would recommend :)
Jay has been really helpful. I just started therapy with him, and I have seen improvement right away. My first week with him and I was able to feel normal again at times. I recommend to anyone.
Jay is a very good counselor. Patient, attentive, inspiring and a positive influence. Thank you for listening, Jay. You made things easier for me and put the power to change back in my hands.
He has been very helpful, in the short amount of time that we have messaged he has helped me tremendously, it’s so strange how different things are. I would recommend him to anyone going through things.
Have just returned to PC after some months break. Reconnecting with Jay was so easy, With so much having happened in these last 6 plus months, its great to be here again. Jay help has been so beneficial. Thank you.
We just barely started the sessions for my son, so far they have gone very well. He seems much calmer when he is finished a session.
Words cannot describe how grateful I am that I have had Jay as my counselor, to acknowledge and validate my feelings, and help me understand and cope with what I was going through. Having this regular support every month and someone to support my emotional wellbeing has been priceless. I will always be grateful for Jay and highly recommend him as a counselor.
Jay is amazing.
Jay is a great help and has been a huge help in learning to accept me for who I am. I greatly appreciate it.
Professional and friendly. Very thorough in finding and identifying the problem/problems and working on solutions.
Jay has helped me a lot and in a way that is totally suited to me as a person. My situation is complicated and very soon it started to feel more simple. He gave me things to think about that put me on the right track immediately. I am enjoying the counseling with him. I also find the writing and receiving written answers extremely helpful as well as the live chats. I have had face to face therapy and was not sure at the beginning whether this would really work. My experience is that it is working even better, faster and more quickly down to the point because of writing and also having access to Jay when and as I need it.
Jay is awesome. He’s very experienced and listens to my concerns, and I appreciate the type of therapy he offers.
It has been a very nice experience with Jay Swedlaw. He's very understanding and so far his advice has helped me navigate my life better. It helps that I can always send him a message and know he'll respond soon enough. I'd definitely recommend him!
Jay Swedlaw is a great counsellor. He really helps me out, makes me feel listened to and really helps with my stresses and anxiety. He is just so easy to talk to, almost like a friend.
Jay has been a friend: he listens, gives advice (even the type one doesn't want to hear!) and supports. Thanks, Jay!
Although I come from a very different background and lifestyle, I feel Jay has been so open to my different way of thinking. This openness is doing so much of the healing, because what comes after this, is inevitable goodness! Jay is trying his incredible best in trying to understand me (which in my opinion is incredibly difficult haha) and I feel with time and perseverance, he will have fully grasped my complexions and thus be able to give the ultimate support I need, not undermining that his continuous support has been continuously beneficial as well! Thank you Jay!
Jay made me feel comfortable from the moment he contacted me. He explained his methods and had a plan, which makes it easy to decide if you want to work the counselor you match with. We’ve had a few chats and he listens and offers good advice.
He’s amazing and understands me. Very glad I got paired with him.
I’m very satisfied of having Jay Swedlaw as my counselor. Since the first time he wrote a message to introduce himself I knew he was exceptional. He is very smart, compassionate, professional, respectful, and he is very well prepared and trained so I feel highly confident of being in good hands. I’m positive, I will be able to solve all my issues with his help and guidance. Thank you Jay very much.
He’s been nothing but understanding of my problems.
Jay has been counseling my son for a few weeks and so far so good. He’s responsive, professional and knowledgeable. Jay was a perfect match and has been a great counselor!
Helped me in my darkest times. I don’t know if I would still be here today if it wasn’t for him.
Very expirenced and helpful counseler. Always making me think outside the box :)
I have already told my friends and family about this app. It definitely gives a voice to people who need a more catered approach.
So supportive and a great councilor.
Jay has been very professional and has encouraged me to be introspective. He has been a super help.
Jay has been very helpful to me. He is thoughtful in his responses and gives me good guidance. I really need the help right now and am thankful to have been paired up with Jay. Thanks!
Swedlaw is quite knowledgeable in his field and is talented and clever in his assessments. He seems dedicated to his work and I have nothing but respect and praise for him.
Nice and thoughtful counselor, listens well!
Jay is great for those of us who have very busy schedules. It is nice to know that I can send out thought the moment I feel it and my counselor can think about it. Kind of a revolutionary way to get help. I really like it so far.
Jay has been a strong resource for me to begin moving past some things that burden my daily life. He understands and can offer ideas to help. He asks a lot of questions but without pressure. I’m comfortable discussing anything with Jay.
Jay is simply fantastic. He is patient, persistent, thoughtful, and kind. I couldn't ask for anyone better. Thank you.
He is good!
Jay gets back in a very timely manner. It appears that he truly and genuinely cares about his patients.
Mr. Jay is a very kind person, caring for his patients is always present whenever they are ready for counseling with him. Mr. Jay gives many suggestions and always encourages and gives support to his patients. Mr. Jay gave me a lot of inspiration.
Thanks
Jay is fantastic!
Jay has been fantastic so far. I appreciate how he provides feedback and real suggestions rather than just being a passive listener.
Responsive, empowering, encouraging, stimulating to find solutions, offering propositions for solutions, understanding , not critical
Jay and I have texted back and forth and it's been so helpful to talk about deep issues and he asks the right questions to get me thinking.
He is exceptional at replying, at exploring issues and his expertise. For the first time I can honestly say this is the best therapy experience I have ever had. Including one to one. I couldn’t have wished for anyone better than Jay.
I'm really happy with my sessions/chats. He listens and reads my long posts then gives constructive feedback while helping me compartmentalize what I'm feeling. I instantly felt better after ranting and when I was down (disappeared) he still checked in on me which was a nice feeling that showed he cares and wont just forget about you if you don't log in. He's very kind and thoughtful. I find his answers and guidance very helpful.
Jay has been amazing thus far. He is kind and caring and doesn't beat around the bush. He's straight forward and I appreciate that. I look forward to continuing with Jay.
Jay is very professional, he knew the point in my talking and let me know with respectful way. I know the key in my hand. Thanks again!
So far, Jay is helping me coping a lot with certain issues and give me impulses to navigate my true thoughts and emotions. Very attentive and understanding. Also make me feel very comfortable working with as well. Heavily recommend Jay to anyone.
He responds so quickly and gives such great advice! He makes sure he understands what you’re asking too! He’s so great!
Jay is very helpful. He is always there when I text him. I can ask him as many doubts I have in mind and he responds and helps me to understand things. I am glad I took his help.
I am new to online counseling and thoroughly enjoyed how supportive and helpful Jay was. I come to counseling during a time of true stress, Jay was able to talk me down from that platform by being empathetic, respectful, and caring.
He is very compassionate and caring! He listens to me and my concerns!
I've had a great experience with Jay. Although this is still new for me, I've found him super supportive through my separation and has given me a lot to think about. Definitely recommend Jay
Jay was very knowledgable and replies to each message including positive impact and I recommend his service.
He says the things I know already but keep pushing away. The truth hurts sometimes but we need to hear it. And though every time I’m apprehensive at first, I always come down from it knowing he’s right. He has helped me a lot.
I need to get to the root of me and I think we are getting there. I am so busy that it is tough to carve out what would be an in person session. This works for me. Jay's been very helpful and I am confident we are getting somewhere
Writing to Jay has been cathartic and his comments have been very helpful in fully identifying the disfunction and abusive relationships I find myself in. It is nice to have someone to share with and get validation for my feelings. He has been great and helps me look clearly at my choices.
I have never felt so confident in disclosing my personal information with somebody before. I have an extremely hard time doing this kind of stuff but Jay made it feel so natural doing so. It felt like I was just texting a friend about my day instead of disclosing private information to some stranger.
I like the way Jay engages with his client. He relates his experiences on a similar level and shares things about himself in a professional way. He is always reaching out and is quick to reply to a message left in his mailbox.
Even though this is counseling online Jay has made this approach a very safe and open but private setting. It is nice knowing I can chat whenever about concerns and challenges I am facing day to day or even struggles I have been dealing with for a while. The only negative is I wish I had more time to participate with trying to juggle work and my down time with filling it up with more time to focus on therapy. I would like to put more time into this therapy and would like to dedicate more of my down time to helping my mind and body heal and grow from my past so I can enjoy my present and future :)
Jay is the third, and best therapist I’ve ever had, he’s very clear with you but not hurtful with his bluntness, and he’s there to assure you when all seems to go aflame.
Jay helped me in a time of crossroads in my life. Years of higher education, mounting student loan debt, and lack of career opportunities had me a place of depression and feeling like giving up. Jay helped me narrow down what I really wanted and the pros and cons of what it would take to get there. He helped me put emotions aside and view my choices in a more logical way. I was recently offered a good job and have confidence in the choice to take it and where I have chosen to live. Jay is good at what he does and counseling through an online platform where there was communication everyday was so much easier and beneficial to me than in an office, one day a week. I can't thank him enough.
Excellent listener. Replies promptly.
Jay has been such a wonderful guide for me. I'm quite pleased with the results so far, and it's only been a few weeks!
So far my experience with Jay has been great. He reads what I write, responds in a timely manner and understands what the issues I am dealing with. Jay then gives me suggestions to help work through these issues to make them manageable. Thank you, Jay.
When I met Jay, I was stubborn to him. I felt like he wasn't worth trying to give a chance to but in a time of crisis, he was still able to lend me his guidance. I am forever grateful for giving clarity and peace to mind. He is the kind of man that will pull you out when you're drowning in cold water.
Jay has given me more confidence. Because, in Australia; especially in Melbourne I have attempted therapy with numerous clinical psychologists. They have given me inadequate psycho-therapy by not engaging with me accordingly. I find it much more expense to attend psychology visits and teencounseling.com is more affordable. I have felt instinctively that Jay cares and likes what he does in his role. So, I really appreciate it.
I have been really happy working with Jay. This is now my third time of coming back to teen counseling to work with him. Each time he has helped me work through difficult periods, by helping me to find clarity on my thought process, trust in my judgement and the confidence to go ahead with difficult decisions. I am very grateful for his support.
I have been with Jay now for several months and have hound his counseling to be helpful and practical. I know despite my continuing problems that I’m doing much better now than this time last year. I’m glad he is there if I need him.
Jay has been a truly significant, positive influence on my mental health. He is very receptive in understanding my anxieties, then does a great job working through them with me. I feel comfortable talking to him about anything that comes up, and he is very reliable.
Jay has been a blessing to me. It’s really nice being able to speak openly about my struggles and triumphs and he asks leading questions that get me to evaluate my situation in a way that helps me determine my next steps towards helping my family. I was reluctant at first about seeking counseling through the internet but have since recommended it to several friends. All in all a happy customer.
Jay is a wonderful therapist. He keeps his word and stays in contact consistently. He makes me think and challenges me to step outside of my comfort zone to produce positive changes. He has great insight and suggestions for how to cope with a variety of stressors and difficulties. Jay is also very empathetic and helps me organize my thoughts and learn to be more kind to myself.
I have greatly enjoyed speaking with him and he seems to really relate to me.
Great counsellor. Very helpful and has good advice to give.
Jay is very understanding and tries to work out everything with non-medicinal approaches. He’s comforting and easy to talk to.
Jay had been such a great sounding board and a trusted source for guidance. I've really enjoyed working with him.
I like Jay, he's very positive and helping. Definitely makes me feel better in solving my problems. Thank you!
Jay sorts our my rambling very well. He has helped me greatly and it is so convenient to do counseling this way! Thank you so much!
Jay is knowledgeable and resourceful even though our time is limited. He's kind, objective, and like-able.
Jay is very understanding and he always listens to what I have to say. His insights have been quite helpful and eye opening. I would definitely recommend him as a counselor.
He’s amazing. Always saying hi and making himself available.
I appreciate how Jay always checks in. Even if we haven't talked in a few days he always makes sure to send a message letting me know he is there for anything I need to talk about. It's very comforting to know I have someone I can talk to anytime with just a quick message and I know I'll get one back in a short time.
Mr. Swedlaw has been an exceptional match for me (almost scary too good). I've appreciated his positive, gentle / empathetic approach to therapy. He's also non-judgemental, understanding, patience and supportive. I appreciate his take on cognitive therapy, using coaching and real day skills. I hope to work with him more and definitely recommend his therapy service. Definitely feel lucky and happy to have found him here.
Jay has been very helpful and been a great listener and suggested good methods for helping me in difficult situation. I would love to explore more various ways to communicate with him.
I like Jay’s approach and he is no doubt qualified to answer and guide me through some complex ideas / questions, which I really appreciate. I’d like to move beyond text messages to voice calls or something less impersonal when the time is right. Overall I’m enjoying the dialogue and value Jay’s input and guidance.
Very thorough and makes me feel understood.
Jay Swedlaw has been a huge support system to talk things through. We lost everything due to Hurricane Harvey and Jay has been able to help keep me in a good mental space during the darkest time I have experienced. I am thankful for his insight and professionalism. I highly recommend him.
I really have enjoyed my time with Jay. Even though I was skeptical of digital counseling he has helped me work through some mental issues I have been facing recently. Would definitely recommend.
I started with teencounseling.com to try a new and more efficient way to get myself to therapy. I was lucky to find Jay on my first match. He has been very good at pin pointing what I am trying to work on even when I am really just venting. His advise and comments have been very helpful and I am finding much more improvement in my personal life. Thank you Jay!
When I started this I thought it'd be a once in a while thing. It soon turned into a daily correspondence. Jay is insightful and understanding. I don't just feel like he is running me through a step by step self help program.
I haven't spoken to him personally but he has been very nice and helpful to me.
Jay is awesome! It feels like he knows what's going through my head and he helps me make better decisions :)
Jay is a very sensitive and perceptive counselor. He uses his story, experience to make his point. He makes you feel comfortable to share your darkest bipolar thoughts without being judgmental. He has worked with a wide spectrum of disorders and his knowledge is deep. I highly recommend Jay for bipolar patients with identity issues, gay and self-esteem issues, etc.
Jay was always quick to reply and offered thought provoking questions and guidance that was helpful when I really needed it, but wisdom and skills I will use in the future. Thanks Jay!
Great service
Although we have not been communicating long I am finding Jay very understanding. He is perceptive and helpful.
Jay was real with me and even though it was tough to hear, I was really grateful for his help. He help me to improve my situation on my own and really saved my marriage by helping me save myself. Thank you so much!
I enjoyed speaking with Jay on the phone. Jay asked the right questions to understand my scenario, and I think this helped him counsel me successfully. I feel much better now, and attribute this in part to Jay. I feel much more comfortable with email/web based counseling after a brief phone call with him.
Jay is very knowledgeable and is very good at picking up on subtle points raised. He has made me think about things in a different way and in ways that I had not thought about previously. He has been very supportive and kind when needed, but still encourages me to challenge negative thoughts. I would thoroughly recommend him.
I feel that he is absolutely listening to me and validates my feelings.
Jay is a kind, supportive, and non-judgmental counselor. He is diligent and responds quickly.
Jay has been very helpful. I have been able to used his advice to better my marriage.
In the first few days and messages, Jay was able to gain a better insight than the counselor I had been seeing for years. I am so thankful that we were matched because he is truly caring and has been firm with me, even when I didn't want to admit that the truth was the truth. I highly recommend him.
Jay Swedlaw is an AWESOME counselor! He helped me through one of the worst things a person can experience... I lost EVERYTHING all at once. I was an extreme mess when I began counseling with Jay, but he brought me through the fire every single step of the way & I'm stronger now as a result! He definitely saved my life. Thank you Jay!!!
Jay, has taken what I have and has helped me unpack all of it, by giving me skills to do it on my own. He also understands when he needs to step in to push me in the right direction.
I like this mode of counseling. Jay has been a great support for me. His questions helped me clear my thoughts and confusions. And I like this mode of counseling, as I can also go back to see the journey that I went through and review the lessons learned. Also, writing works for introverts like me.
Jay is very skilled at asking questions that both keep things moving when I feel I am at a standstill, and which help me consider things from a different perspective. He is very empathetic, genuine, and realistic. I appreciate his honesty, his ability to understand my limitations, and his tenacity. I am not at all a trusting person, but I feel that if I am ever in a place where I could trust someone, it would be him.
Jay is amazing! He really listens to what it is that you have going on and puts himself in your shoes or at least gives great advice that you need to hear even if it isn't exactly what you want to hear. He's really great at following up and responds very quickly. He has been so helpful and I know he can be for you too!
We have just started corresponding and it is to soon for me to have formed an opinion, but he seems competent and attentive.
Jay is amazing! He is very direct and straightforward which is really helpful in allowing you to figure yourself out and why you seem to feel the way you do. He is also very comforting and reassuring. I looked forward to his replies all the time. I was skeptical about using an online platform initially but it was so much more affordable and Jay has been awesome. I've seen improvements since speaking to him. Thumbs up!!
Jay is very helpful and understanding. His perspective has taught me a lot about myself and helped me to understand more about others.
Jay really helped me to identify the issues in my relationship and my life, and steer me in the right direction to deal with and improve my situation. I'm very grateful for the input I received that helped concur the anxiety I've had about making a positive change in my life.
Jay is an excellent therapist and has helped me through one of the most difficult times in my relationship. He's a great listener, is well-versed in relationship issues and has helped me know myself.
Jay has been a great listener and counselor while working through a moment of uncertainty in my life. His questions get directly to the point and always has feedback to help guide the conversation. Also importantly, his responses have always been prompt and thorough.
I feel I can be open about all my issues, sexual, and marital. Jay provides good, concise advice on how to repair a troubled relationship.
So far so good. Jay asks great questions to get me thinking about my situation. I feel like we are making some progress.
Jay has really helped me reach new outlooks on many situations, which by far has made me a better person. I have only been talking to him for a short time and can't wait to see where I am at in a year. I have set some goals I plan to achieve and believe with his help I will get there.
I went into this with a load of skepticism but really needed some help. It's been about a month and I'm enjoying my time with Jay. He's able to put me into a better perspective with hard issues and he's helped me reflect and evaluate through some pretty important topics.
Empathetic and attentive counselor. Not afraid of speaking hard truths.
I was a bit uncertain seeking help online but I was desperate and time did not allow for me to go about it the old fashioned way.
I immedietly felt a valid connection with Jay and I really felt that he knew what I was feeling. He did not shame me in any way, he did not place blame on me, he made me feel at ease and all the while assuring me that what I was going through and what I was feeling was not abnormal. That was a relief. The dialogue between us was helpful in that he would ask applicable questions and provide solutions. I really had to think and stay on topic, which is something I could not do alone. He stayed in touch even when I couldn't be reached. Thank you, Jay.
Jay is amazing. He gets straight down to the point. He uses a lot of theories that proof that his advice is based on research and he isn't just making things up as he goes. At the same time, he is also willing to share personal experiences which makes it easier to relate to him. I am very grateful for his help.
Does a good job of asking questions and checking in.
Jay has been super supportive of my situation. He is so willing to understand every facet of feelings so we can better work to my goals. He is so thorough in making sure that every thing that I feel is off is addressed while reminding me that it is ok to put myself and my feelings first, validating that its all very normal and ok to feel these things .
Thus far he has been incredibly effective and wonderful!
Jay is great at asking the right questions for me to consider. He seems to understand what it is I'm trying to convey, despite my clumsy words. He has helped me immensely.
Jay has been very patient with me especially when dealing with some very sensitive issues. He's non-judgemental which makes it easier to be honest and open and has been a valuable asset it helping me to understand my troubles and steering my in a direction to overcome them.
I would rate this service and Jay's work very highly. He has been great at understanding what I am getting across and asking me. The questions which force me to analyze the situation, and in doing so, understand it a lot better from different points of view. I definitely intend to continue working with him as I have found it to be immensely helpful so far and has enabled me to start finding the tools to make difficult decisions in my life.
I have found Jay to be really supportive and helpful, he's helping me to examine my thought processes and be more positive. I'm glad I found teencounseling.com at a difficult point in my life.
Jay was beyond helpful! Never once made me feel like I was bothersome even though my messages would be scattered. He's very understanding and compassionate! I would highly recommend him! Thank you for all your help!
Jay is absolutely amazing. He is always accommodating, and responds in a very timely manner. He's helped me see things honestly, even if it's hard to do, and has been a great neutral, listening ear to my current relationship challenges. He's helped me figure things out, and has offered good tips on how to handle my current situation. I feel lucky to have him as a counselor!
I have a had such a wonderful and pleasant experience speaking with Jay. He is awesome. I highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable, understanding, candid and pleasant and makes time for me.
Thank you so much teen counseling for providing me with such great therapy from Jay and your groupinars. Awesome...
I have had the opportunity to work with Jay for the past month and a bit. He has been really helpful!
I was suffering from high anxiety and some depression. Jay was really helpful in providing solutions and helping to create goals to alleviate some of the stresses. He is very responsive, timely, and informative. What I really liked about Jay is he put the responsibility on me to make the changes, but supported you along the way. He won't do the work for you, but give you the tools to succeed.
I highly recommend his counseling if you are in the LGBTQ community, have relationship issues, concerns about work, living a better work-life balance, or just need someone to speak too.
Thanks Jay!
Since speaking with Jay, I do feel as though he has helped a great deal on shedding some light on why I feel the way I feel. I think there's still work to be done in getting my anxiety under control, and I look forward to working with him on this.
He's very kind and caring and puts in a great deal of effort to help me.
Jay has been very helpful!
Talking with Jay has helped me deal with so many issues and has had a noticeable impact on my life in just a few weeks!
Jay has asked me questions which have caused me to think deeply about my relationship in a way that I wouldn't have without this counselling process. As a result I'm handling things differently and I have more confidence to carry out my actions within this relationship, rather than continually doubting whether what I am doing is right. This process has been incredibly helpful for me. Other issues in my life that I've been dealing with have been sidelined a bit in the counselling process though - I think Jay is right that the relationship issue is dominating things and needs my biggest focus.
Jay has been incredibly helpful. He's attentive, supportive, and truly wants to help. He's given me many things to work on, and has created a safe space for me to discuss my worries. The relief I feel when there's a new message from him is real. I'm so happy I sought a therapist on here.
Attentive, responsive, and caring. I feel like I'm in good hands. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Jay is a good counselor and is attentive to my issues.
Jay has helped me and my relationship with so much. Problems we've had for months now are finally getting better. He has been a wonderful help in such a short amount of time.
I was skeptical at first, but I really like talking to Jay. He makes me comfortable with sharing and offers good insights. I currently have no plans of discontinuing with Jay.
I would absolutely recommend him to anyone considering using this site. He is great and I look forward to the work we will be doing!
Jay has helped me in ways that pure words will always fail to express.