About Jay
Jay Griffith is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LIMFT) practicing in Ohio with 18 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. Jay aims to make conversations simple and direct so people can start feeling steadier sooner.
He helps people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles that get in the way of daily life. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, addictions and issues tied to attention and impulse control.
How Jay works
Sessions often touch on work stress, self-esteem, and the heavy feelings that come from guilt, shame, or isolation. Jay builds a space where clients can speak honestly about hard topics without judgment. He encourages personal honesty and compassion while helping people advocate for themselves and set clearer boundaries.
The focus is on skills that change how people handle difficult moments, not on labels or long explanations. Clients can expect a straightforward style that balances listening and practical steps. Conversations move at a pace set by the client and focus on what matters most now.
Jay aims to walk alongside people through change, offering support during tough seasons of life. He works in English and offers several ways to connect, including video, phone, chat, and messaging. Jay’s approach is adaptable to each person’s needs and goals, with an emphasis on usable tools and clearer communication.
What Jay works with
The areas below are the ones Jay selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LIMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Jay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation and stress management, teaching ways to notice triggers and respond differently when anxiety or anger arises. This approach is useful for mood disorders, stress, and impulse control concerns.Another approach concentrates on improving communication and attachment patterns. It helps people identify unhelpful interaction habits, practice clearer expression of needs, and rebuild trust in close relationships. This method often helps with intimacy-related issues, relationship conflict, and feelings of isolation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jay collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques over time. He treats therapy as a team effort where methods are tested and changed to find what fits.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to schedule. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or busy days. These options give practical flexibility so people can keep therapy aligned with work and life demands.
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