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Practical skills for stress and life transitions

Jason Stary, LCPC

10 years in practice · based in Kansas · sessions in English · 8 methods listed · online only

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About Jason

Jason Stary is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He emphasizes practical skills and clear steps so people can feel steadier in daily life. Jason writes and speaks simply so a worried parent reading on a phone can quickly understand how he works.

He blends cognitive-behavioral tools with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills people can use right away.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on what is happening now and what matters to the person - values, strengths, and small changes that add up. He also draws on attachment ideas and family systems when relevant to a person's concerns. Jason describes his role as a guide who meets people where they are.

He listens without judgment and helps set realistic goals. He also integrates faith perspectives when a client wants that included. With ten years of experience, Jason has supported adults through common life stresses and emotional struggles.

He has led group work in intensive outpatient settings and offers individual sessions that focus on skill building and problem solving. His personal experience with depression and anxiety informs his approach and his focus on practical, manageable steps. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, clear tools for coping, and collaborative goal setting.

Sessions are aimed at helping someone move toward the life they want, one step at a time.

Online approaches that teach real-life skills

Jason uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. ACT focuses on building meaningful action rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable emotion.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger because it breaks concerns into clear parts you can work on together.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Jason talks with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. He adapts methods over time so the work matches a person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy with him can happen by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow full conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can support quick check-ins or skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jason commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and fatherhood concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Jason uses a straightforward, skill-focused approach. He listens without judgment and helps set realistic, values-based goals.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience and has led weekly group sessions for an intensive outpatient program since 2022.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He practices in Kansas and holds the credential KS LCPC as listed in his profile.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he provide?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does someone begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.