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Jason Vandewater, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jason is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jason. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York, Florida, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Very understanding, and has processes to help deal with what I'm going through

Reviewed November 2024

Jason is caring about your concerns and your life in general. It is refreshing to get someone who generally cares and enjoys what they do.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Jason

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Working with people is a passion and I look forward to using my clinical skills to help you move forward on your path in recovery.

My primary counseling focus is on person centered treatment and harm reduction. Counseling is focused on developing and reaching personal goals. In addition to overall mental health treatment, I work with individuals to create concrete goal plans with tangible action steps. This includes helping you with life and career changes by providing coaching style interventions for work/life-related growth. I provide focused interventions that help you accomplish the goals that are most important to your recovery. Honoring and supporting personal goals allows for new growth and increased knowledge. This therapeutic approach focuses on encouraging and assisting you to develop perseverance, become more flexible, and increase your self-worth through evidence based social work modalities

I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jason Vandewater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912351883.

  • LCSW · New York · 079967 · Expires August 2026
  • LCSW · Florida · SW18180 · Expires March 2025
  • LCSW · North Carolina · C014208 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jason Vandewater

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Listens Recommend Anxiety The best Easy Empathetic Excellent Professional

Very understanding, and has processes to help deal with what I'm going through

Reviewed November 2024

Jason is caring about your concerns and your life in general. It is refreshing to get someone who generally cares and enjoys what they do.

Reviewed November 2024

Listens and offers helpful tips. Very nice and responds.

Reviewed August 2024

Very positive experience. Jason listens well and acts in a professional and non-judgmental manner.

Reviewed February 2023

Jason has been an excellent therapist, and I feel like I've made significant progress working with him. I feel steadfast support from him and the right amount of encouragement to make changes and set goals to improve myself and my life. I highly recommend working with him.

Reviewed December 2023

Jason is great in helping navigate many aspects of my life. From childhood issues, to current business, personal and romantic life issues.

Reviewed December 2023

Awesome guy. Listens to me and makes great suggestions

Reviewed September 2023

I have been working with Jason for a few months now and I am very happy with the progress I am making. He is a great listener and provides concrete applicable advice. I am very surprised how quick he responds to messages, I really appreciate being able to message between weekly video sessions. I would strongly recommend him :)

Reviewed June 2023

Jason is a great listener. He has a lot of experience and expert advice on just about everything. I love it

Reviewed May 2023

Jason has been a great therapist for me; the best I've ever had, by far. He strikes the right balance.

Reviewed September 2022

Jason is great. He listens and seems to really care.

Reviewed April 2022

Jason has been very helpful to me trying to cope with my anxiety. He’s great at listening and understanding what I’m trying to say.

Reviewed March 2022

He’s been really great at just listening and offering advise. He’s very empathetic and a kind person.

Reviewed February 2022

Jason is the first therapist that actually was helpful for me. He does a great job on guiding me to find the answers. My insecurities and anxiety have been so much more manageable. Everyday I am heading towards my authentic self.

Reviewed December 2021

Jason is a GREAT therapist. He is patient, kind and knows exactly when to chime in. He is respectful of your time every session and is well versed in a variety of topics. He truly is the best of the best.

Reviewed September 2021

Jason has been amazing and comforting. I like his style and his comfortable masculinity. He’s approachable while still having firm boundaries.

Reviewed August 2021

Jason was very helpful in providing support for my problems, had a plethora of solutions. By no means am I 'out of the woods', but I am on the right path. I did find that Jason was hesitant/borderline unwilling to assist in finding the root cause of my problems which was something I was desperately seeking. But other than that he was awesome.

Reviewed June 2021

This has been my first experience of therapy, and it has been hugely impactful. Jason listened well, was empathetic and personable, and was able to reflect things back to me in a way that helped me see them from a different perspective. Can't recommend him enough.

Reviewed June 2021

Easy to talk to, and extremely helpful dealing with Chronic pain, anxiety, and depression would definitely recommend to anyone.

Reviewed May 2021

He’s easy to talk to and very professional. He does an excellent job of getting to the root of your issues through careful listening, relevant questions, and making sure that you tie it together with a path forward. I think his style would work well with a large cross-section of people.

Reviewed May 2021

He's been a great help even with the short amount of time we have had together with counseling.

Reviewed May 2021

I love Jason. This is my first time taking therapy and I’ve always told it would be the stereotypical stuff. But he truly listens and helps me challenge my own questions and thoughts. Very honest and supportive.

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jason Vandewater offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jason Vandewater works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jason Vandewater speak?

Jason Vandewater speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jason Vandewater have?

Jason Vandewater has 20 years of experience.

Where is Jason Vandewater licensed to practice?

Jason Vandewater is licensed to practice in New York, Florida, and North Carolina.

Does Jason Vandewater accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Jason Vandewater accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jason Vandewater offer?

Jason Vandewater offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jason Vandewater?

Jason Vandewater can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jason Vandewater?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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