Jay Carpenter
As a therapist, my approach is grounded, conversational, and free of judgment. Clients often tell me it feels like talking to someone who “gets it,” while still being guided in a way that creates real change. You don’t have to have the perfect words, the perfect mood, or the perfect version of yourself when you show up. Simply come as you are.
In our work together, you can expect a mix of warmth, humor, honesty, and practical tools.
First session
In our first session we will complete a brief intake to gather some background information. This gives us a better idea of what the presenting problem is and how you would like for it to be different. Together, we will then use this insight to build therapy goals and create a plan of how we will attain those goals.
Strengths
In our work together, you can expect a mix of warmth, humor, honesty, and practical tools. We’ll explore what’s weighing on you, what’s getting you stuck, and what you want life to feel like instead—at your pace, in your language. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward without pressure or pretense.
Ideal clients
The clients that I do my best work with, often have mindsets or behaviors that they have become stuck in. Together we explore these obstacles and gain awareness of them. From there, it's much easier to break these cycles and find new ways or thinking and behaving. Emotions are not your enemy and you will grow in your ability to work with them, instead of against them.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns that influence their emotions and behaviors. By working collaboratively, we focus on reshaping unhelpful beliefs and developing practical coping strategies to address various issues, from anxiety and depression to stress management. CBT empowers clients to take an active role in their healing, fostering resilience and promoting lasting change through targeted, solution-focused interventions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In my therapy practice, I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. By combining acceptance strategies with change-focused interventions, I work with clients to manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships. DBT is particularly effective in treating conditions such as borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, and trauma, offering clients practical tools for managing life’s challenges while fostering a sense of balance and well-being.
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Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 58.013862