Jay Reed, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 17 years in practice

Jay Reed is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW13164 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1982174892 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

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About Jay

Jay Reed is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. She draws on 17 years of experience to offer steady support and practical steps. Jay keeps language simple and sessions focused on what matters now.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Jay aims to create a space where people can say what they’re feeling and thinking without worrying about being judged.

Background and approach

She listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps identify small changes that add up. Jay blends several approaches to meet each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take meaningful action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term goals and build momentum. Her background includes long experience across mood disorders, grief and end-of-life concerns, parenting and blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, and first responder stress.

Jay also supports people coping with postpartum depression, panic attacks, trauma, divorce, and domestic violence related concerns. People who choose Jay can expect straightforward talk about goals and steps to try between sessions. She explains approaches in plain terms and checks in about what’s working.

The focus is on practical progress, one step at a time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Jay names

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Online support

How Jay Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and making changes that feel meaningful rather than just trying to avoid hard feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, and worry. It gives concrete strategies people can practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jay will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process guides which techniques are emphasized and what homework or experiments make sense for the person’s life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use body language and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, short check-ins, or when written reflection feels more natural. These options allow flexibility so therapy can fit into busy days and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jay Reed help with?

Jay supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and depression, plus areas like chronic illness, post-traumatic stress, and end-of-life issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental, focused on clear goals and practical steps that can be tried between meetings.

What is Jay's professional background?

Jay has 17 years of professional experience working with mood concerns, grief, parenting topics, chronic pain and first responder issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jay is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.

Which languages and international options are available?

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

In what formats can sessions be held?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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