Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Jay Sontag, LMHC

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Therapist who centers personal stories

Details

NameJay Sontag
CredentialsLMHC
Based inNew York
Licensed inNew York
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice4

About Jay

Jay Sontag is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. Jay uses a narrative and human-centered approach to help people name their struggles and make sense of painful events. They focus on practical steps that people can use in everyday life to feel steadier and more connected.

Jay draws on narrative therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult stories that hold them back. They also use client-centered and existential ideas to encourage honest reflection and clearer choices.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be conversational and grounded rather than overly technical. Common concerns Jay addresses include LGBTQ questions, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and parenting stresses. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, kink and alternative sexuality, caregiver stress, communication problems, gender dysphoria, and questions about life purpose.

Jay pays attention to how personal history and identity shape current problems. With four years of clinical experience, Jay brings a community-oriented perspective and an emphasis on social justice. They identify as LGBTQ and draw on that lived experience when appropriate.

Jay aims to create space for people to explore identity, values, and choice without judgment. People can expect straightforward conversation, reflective listening, and collaborative planning. Jay offers several ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Work begins by clarifying what matters most to the person and choosing steps that fit their life.

What this therapist works with

Their listing names LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Jay works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jay directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Human-Centered Care Online

Jay uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that cause shame or stuckness. This method helps when identity, family history, or past losses shape how someone sees themselves. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of the work and emphasizes listening, validation, and following the person's pace to build trust and clarity. Existential Therapy appears in conversations about meaning, choice, and values when people face big life questions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jay will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and blend narrative, client-centered, or existential ideas as needed. The therapist works together with the person to choose steps that feel useful rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed, live chat works for quick conversations, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Jay help with?

Jay works with people facing LGBTQ questions, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and parenting stress. They also address related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and sexuality.

What is Jay's therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and narrative-focused, with client-centered and existential elements. Expect reflective listening, story work, and practical steps you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does Jay have?

Jay has four years of professional experience as a practicing mental health counselor. That experience includes work with identity, grief, and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Jay?

Jay holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) and practices from New York.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Jay provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with Jay?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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