Jay Waddick
LATE NIGHT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected? Maybe you cannot pinpoint what is wrong, yet daily life still feels heavy. Therapy can help you regain confidence, control, calm. I help people build practical skills to regulate emotions, reduce anxiety spirals, improve relationships, create routines that fit real life, move toward lasting change. I’m Jay, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults, teens, children dealing with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stress, emotional regulation challenges. My approach blends evidence-based strategies with a mind-body lens, so we can look at thoughts, feelings, body cues, behavior patterns. Together we build awareness, resilience, healthier habits. My style is direct, supportive, practical. Clients often say sessions feel grounded, honest, focused on progress. You will get clear feedback, usable tools, a plan to practice between sessions.
With expertise in mind-body work, nervous system patterns, I help you make sense of how stress shows up in the body, then teach regulation skills that support calmer choices.
First session
In our first session, we’ll map what has been hardest lately, what you want to shift, what progress would look like. I’ll guide the conversation, so you do not need to prepare in advance or worry about saying things “the right way.” I’ll explain how I work, answer questions, outline a clear starting plan. Many clients leave the first session feeling more grounded, understood, relieved to have direction.
Strengths
One of my core strengths is combining compassion with practical strategies you can use right away. With expertise in mind-body work, nervous system patterns, I help you make sense of how stress shows up in the body, then teach regulation skills that support calmer choices. I focus on a safe, collaborative space where you feel understood, leave each session with tools that fit your life.
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who want a supportive, straightforward, and flexible approach to therapy. Some clients come in with specific goals and want practical skills or new strategies to try, while others simply need a consistent space to talk, process what’s happening in their lives, and figure things out as they go. Both are welcome. You don’t need to know exactly what you want to talk about showing up and being willing to have an honest conversation is enough for us to start. I especially enjoy working with teens, children who may feel misunderstood, and parents who want a stronger connection at home. I also offer family therapy to address relationships, communication, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, major life transitions, and rebuilding trust. We’ll tailor therapy to what works for you rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment methods
Reality Therapy
Reality Therapy helps clients recognize their ability to make choices that move them closer to the life they want. I use this approach to encourage responsibility, self-awareness, and positive change through practical problem-solving
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new ways of coping so you can feel more in control of your emotions and choices
Attachment-based
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients strengthen their ability to build safe, supportive relationships. Together, we explore past and present relationship patterns and work on creating trust, security, and healthier connections.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH26286