Jason Katz

About Me

I believe therapy is most effective when it addresses both your immediate needs and the underlying causes of your distress. While we will collaborate to find practical solutions for current issues—such as a work crisis, relationship problems, or ongoing depression and anxiety—we will also view these challenges as signals highlighting deeper, persistent patterns that can be understood and changed. My aim is not only to help you manage your life but also to foster a greater sense of inner peace and self-acceptance.

My Style

I describe my style as active, warm, and inquisitive. I am not a therapist who sits in silence; I am a collaborator. I provide a grounded, non-judgmental space where we can be curious about the "parts" of you that feel stuck—whether that’s a persistent inner critic, a tendency to over-function for others, or a sense of disconnection from your own needs.

Who I Work With

I work best with individuals who are ready for a deeper conversation. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, healing from past trauma, or simply feeling like "something is missing," I offer a space to slow down and do the meaningful work of self-discovery. I work with individual adult men and women along with those in the LGBTQ community.

My practice is based on a Psychodynamic, depth-focused approach, meaning we go beyond just your current symptoms to examine their underlying causes. By investigating your early life experiences and unconscious patterns, we can see how your past influences your present feelings and relationships. We will work together to understand how your history, early relationships, and unconscious "templates" affect your current worldview. To facilitate this in-depth exploration, I incorporate specific tools customized to your needs.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): We identify the different 'parts' of your personality—like the inner critic or the people-pleaser—to help you move from self-judgment to self-curiosity.
• Experiential Therapies: Instead of just talking about your feelings, we work with them as they arise in the moment. This helps you move from "knowing" something intellectually to actually "shifting" it emotionally.
• CBT: I provide practical, real-time strategies to help you shift unhelpful thought patterns in your daily life.
• EMDR: For those 'stuck' memories or traumas, we use bilateral stimulation to take the painful sting out of the past so it no longer triggers you today.

By blending this deep, reflective work with active, evidence-based techniques, we move beyond quick fixes toward lasting internal transformation and a more authentic way of living.

I emphasize a "relaxed, conversational" feel rather than a "clinical interview."

In our initial session, you'll find a friendly, collaborative setting where we start exploring what brings you to therapy today. We’ll discuss your goals, current challenges, and any background you feel comfortable sharing. There’s no need to share everything at once—we will go at your pace. By the end of our first hour, my aim is for you to, supported, and equipped with a preliminary plan of how we will work together to achieve your goals.