Style

Empowering, Warm, Collaborative

Fun facts

Childhood hobby turned lifelong passion
📚Reading

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Favorite activity
🎨 Painting

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A surprising fact
😮 I've had all types of pets, including birds, lizards, and frogs!

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Favorite forever snack
‍🍪 Chocolate chip cookies

"The introduction session went great. My daughter seemed a lot more comfortable this time around than she did with her in-person therapist she used to go to. I am inclined to think that she will do better this time around because of it."
— Manatee mom

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"Arya is doing great with a 5 year old who doesn’t always want to share feelings and do sessions after a long day at school. We will continue to use our tools and improve."
— Manatee mom

meet your

Associate Therapist

Arya Tsay-Jones

LPC-A

✦ Supervised by

Brittany Stark

Hi, I'm Arya. I have experience supporting both children and adults through life transitions and stressors, with particular expertise in navigating grief and bereavement. Whether it’s through play, creative expression, or talking through life’s difficult emotions, I believe every healing journey is unique and I’m here to meet you exactly where you're at. I’m passionate about creating a warm, non-judgmental space that empowers children and parents to feel supported, heard, and valued on their healing journeys.

Specialities

Adjustment

Anxiety

Depression

Divorce / Transition

Grief / Loss

Identity Development

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Parent-Child Conflict

PTSD

School Issues

Sibling Conflict

Social Skills Training

Trauma

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

Arya Tsay-Jones

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Narrative Therapy

Strength-Based Therapy

Works with

Elementary school age (5-9 years old)

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Parents & caregivers

Available in

Credentials

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Texas as San Antonio.

Language(s)

English