Jay Semmons, MSW, Spokane, WA | Psychotherapist

About Jay Semmons

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jay Semmons

Jay Semmons helps adolescents, teens, and adults throughout Washington navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based mental health care. As a provisionally licensed social worker at LifeStance Health, Jay provides individual therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and substance use concerns. Jay is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, particularly youth and teens exploring identity, self-acceptance, and belonging, while also creating an affirming space for queer adults navigating relationships, stress, and personal growth. Jay works with teens, young adults, and adults using a collaborative and supportive approach tailored to each person’s goals and experiences. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based strategies, and exposure therapy, Jay helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier patterns in daily life. Jay also has experience supporting individuals with childhood behavior concerns, PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, and alcohol or drug use issues. In addition to working with LGBTQ+ individuals, Jay has experience supporting clients within the adoption and foster care community as well as individuals on the autism spectrum. Jay believes therapy should be a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered to move forward at their own pace. By combining clinical expertise with warmth and genuine curiosity, Jay creates a therapeutic environment where clients can safely explore challenges, process emotions, and develop meaningful change. Outside of clinical work, Jay enjoys tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, video games, music, travel, and spending quality time with loved ones.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Office location

Jay Semmons, MSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Washington

221 N Wall St, Ste 202, Spokane, WA 99201

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Washington

Education and training

Eastern Washington University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033855697

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jay Semmons?

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Is Jay Semmons accepting new patients?

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What practice does Jay Semmons work with?

Jay Semmons works with LifeStance Health - Washington.

Where is Jay Semmons's office located?

Jay Semmons has 2 office locations in Spokane, view full addresses on Jay Semmons's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jay Semmons?

Jay Semmons frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jay Semmons on their profile.