Jay Bongi (they/them)

BA
Accepting Clients

Welcome! My name is Jay. I am a member of the Meridian DBT and Psychotherapy team.

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Colchester, VT
Supervised by Michelle Metzler LCMHC

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I'm especially committed to helping queer, trans, and neurodivergent adults/adolescents navigate the world, as well as helping them celebrate the sacredness of their difference. The same goes for anyone who feels like an "outsider." Additional clinical focuses include shame, suicidality, CPTSD, autism

My Background and Approach

I aim to help clients dream of and step into more authentic and resilient versions of themselves. In addition to neurodivergent, queer, trans, kinky, poly, etc. clients, my clinical focuses include shame, suicidality, CPTSD, autism, attachment insecurity, OCD, & eating disorders. If you have a particular concern you're curious about, feel free to ask! My practice is client led, trauma-informed, and rooted in harm reduction practices. Ideally, our work together will progress you from "surviving" to "thriving." "Survival" skillbuilding may address interpersonal effectiveness, crisis management or distress tolerance, etc. "Thriving" work may touch upon subconscious drives, self-image, shame, relational patterns, creativity, pleasure, and life-dreaming. We'll meet you where you're at.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My practice is client led, trauma-informed, rooted in harm reduction and anti-oppression practices, and is body-, sex-, kink-, and poly-positive.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Integrative Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Depth Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Problems
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Medicaid

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75/session

Info

Email Jay
462 Hegeman Ave
Suite 100
Colchester, VT 05446

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