Jason Stary

Compassionate skills-based therapy for life challenges

LCPC Kansas

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jason

Jason Stary, LCPC, brings a decade of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. He draws on cognitive-behavioral principles and evidence-informed skills from dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build practical strategies for daily challenges.

Background and approach

Jason also integrates attachment and family-systems perspectives when relevant and aligns his work with clients' values, including faith-based perspectives if the client desires. Clients can expect a collaborative, strengths-oriented approach that emphasizes understanding present concerns while teaching concrete skills for emotional regulation, coping, and clearer communication.

He has provided individual and family therapy since 2015 and has led weekly group sessions in an intensive outpatient program since 2022. Jason aims to meet people where they are, identify existing strengths, and support steps toward goals that matter to each person.

He acknowledges personal experience with anxiety and depression, which informs a compassionate stance toward clients navigating similar struggles. Jason practices in Kansas and holds the LCPC credential, offering a blend of practical tools and reflective exploration to help clients move toward more satisfying, value-aligned lives.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Jason blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress management. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action, which can be useful for coping with life changes and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Jason works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. He brings elements of attachment and family-systems thinking when appropriate and will help clients decide which tools and perspectives fit their situation best.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to practice skills, review progress, and maintain continuity of care from Kansas or other compatible locations, while allowing clients to choose formats that suit their daily life and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jason commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, family concerns, and men's issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Jason uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that combines practical skill teaching with exploration of values and relationships to help clients reach personal goals.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has provided individual and family therapy since 2015 and has led group sessions weekly in an intensive outpatient program since 2022, totaling 10 years of experience.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is credentialed as an LCPC with licence KS LCPC LCPC 03082 and practices in Kansas.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Clients may work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and format preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English