Jay Varela, LMHC, LPC, FL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.59

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Jay is the best! I had the pleasure of working with him weekly for the past year and some. He was understanding, flexible, and empathetic. He made me feel comfortable and like I could discuss anything and everything. The techniques he taught me changed how I think about my relationships and myself as well as the way I communicate. I will be forever grateful and I can not recommend him enough. Thank you, Jay!! ”

EHMore than 1 year ago

About Jay Varela

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jay Varela

I work with high-functioning adults who look like they have it together and are quietly running on empty—people whose competence has become the thing they hide behind. If you hold yourself to standards nobody else could meet, feel like your worth has to be earned, and can't tell the difference between your accomplishments and your okay-ness, we'll likely work well together. My foundation is TEAM-CBT, an evidence-based approach I'm certified in at the highest level (Level 3 Advanced), and I train regularly with both the Feeling Good Institute and the Beck Institute. It gives our work real structure and proven tools. But symptoms usually rest on something older—beliefs about what you have to be to be worth something, patterns in how you relate, things you've learned to think your way around instead of feel. So we don't stop at coping strategies. We work toward what's underneath. I start by understanding before reaching for technique. A lot of people have done therapy that managed the surface without ever reaching what was driving them—so we work at both levels, and you'll be met directly, not managed. I work most with anxiety, perfectionism, conditional self-worth, and the depletion that hides underneath a successful life. Telehealth across VA, FL, and TX.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

SonderMind Therapy

Education and training

Capella University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1619683208

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.59

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Jay goes above and beyond, and above all else stays grounded!!

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Jay is the best! I had the pleasure of working with him weekly for the past year and some. He was understanding, flexible, and empathetic. He made me feel comfortable and like I could discuss anything and everything. The techniques he taught me changed how I think about my relationships and myself as well as the way I communicate. I will be forever grateful and I can not recommend him enough. Thank you, Jay!!

More than 1 year agoEH

Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Jay Varela work with?

Jay Varela works with SonderMind Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jay Varela?

Jay Varela frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jay Varela on their profile.

What languages does Jay Varela speak?

Jay Varela speaks English.

How do patients rate Jay Varela in reviews?

32 patients have reviewed Jay Varela. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.59/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.