About Jonay Boylan
Focus areas
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Burnout
Men's Mental Health Issues
Work-Related Counseling
Couples Therapy
Therapy for Communication Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Somatic
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Jonay Boylan
Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the patterns in between. I work with adults who may be navigating stress, relationships, identity, life transitions, burnout, or the pressure of trying to keep everything together.
There’s often more happening beneath the surface of what brings someone to therapy. The same conflict showing up in different relationships. The boundary you understand intellectually but still struggle to set. Or the sense that something in your life needs to change, even if you haven’t figured out exactly what yet.
That’s where our work can begin.
Together, we can become curious about what’s shaping the way you think, feel, communicate, connect, and respond—and what might become possible as those patterns begin to make more sense.
I also work with couples and adult families who want to better understand the dynamics between them, strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and create healthier ways of relating to one another.
You don’t have to arrive with the perfect explanation for what’s wrong or a neatly defined goal. Sometimes the first part of therapy is simply making sense of where you are. We can start there.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy with me is collaborative. We work together to understand not only what you’re thinking and feeling, but also the patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be shaping how you move through the world. And not everything has to begin with words. Sometimes your body notices something first—the tension that appears during certain conversations, the instinct to shut down or pull away, or a reaction that happens before you fully understand why. We can slow those moments down, get curious about them, and make sense of what they may be communicating.
I’ll bring thoughtful questions, observations, perspective, and practical tools to our work, while recognizing that you are the expert on your own experience. Some sessions may take us deeper into where a pattern began; others may focus on what’s happening in your life right now. The goal is to connect the dots between what you think, feel, experience, and do—so that greater understanding gives you more choice in how you respond, communicate, connect, set boundaries, and move forward.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We begin by getting curious.
The first few sessions are about understanding what brought you to therapy and getting a fuller picture of your life: what’s happening now, what has shaped you, the relationships that matter to you, what feels difficult, what’s working, and what you would like to change.
From there, we begin connecting the dots.
We might notice a pattern between how you learned to navigate relationships and how you handle conflict today. We might explore why achievement never quite feels like enough, what makes a particular boundary so difficult to maintain, or why the same emotional reaction keeps appearing in different situations.
And then we work with what we find.
That may mean practicing a different way of communicating, developing strategies for managing difficult emotions, examining a belief that no longer serves you, strengthening boundaries, approaching a relationship differently, or simply learning to respond to yourself with greater understanding and intention.
There isn’t a predetermined script for every client. The process should reflect the person sitting in front of me.
Jonay Boylan, LGPC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $180 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $140 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
Out-of-Network Benefits with Thrizer
If your insurance includes out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement for a portion of your therapy costs. Thrizer can help verify your benefits, estimate potential reimbursement, and simplify the reimbursement process.
Self-Pay
The Boylan Effect is primarily a self-pay practice, allowing you to receive therapy without using insurance.
BlueCross BlueShield
BCBS coverage may also be available for eligible clients and can be verified before beginning services.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling
Professional memberships
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1891686036
How soon can I make an appointment with Jonay Boylan?
Generally, Jonay Boylan has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Jonay Boylan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Jonay Boylan accepting new patients?
Jonay Boylan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jonay Boylan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Jonay Boylan accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Jonay Boylan online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Jonay Boylan using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Jonay Boylan work with?
Jonay Boylan works with The Boylan Effect.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jonay Boylan?
Jonay Boylan frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jonay Boylan on their profile.
What languages does Jonay Boylan speak?
Jonay Boylan speaks English.