Jay Varela, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Jay Varela

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Men's Mental Health Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Teenagers (13-17)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jay Varela

I'm Jay Varela, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in TEAM-CBT — a structured, evidence-based method developed by Dr. David Burns at Stanford. I hold Level 3 Advanced certification from the Feeling Good Institute and train regularly with the Beck Institute. Most therapy is open-ended. Mine isn't. I track your symptoms with the Burns Brief Mood Survey before and after every session, so you always know whether therapy is working — and so do I. The data tells us when to keep going, when to change course, and when you're done. Most clients see significant improvement in 4-6 sessions. OCD typically takes 8-12. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and relationship problems.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Capella University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1619683208

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jay Varela?

Generally, Jay Varela has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Jay Varela's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Jay Varela accepting new patients?

Jay Varela generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jay Varela's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Jay Varela accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Jay Varela online?

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What practice does Jay Varela work with?

Jay Varela works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jay Varela?

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