Jake Forgay Counseling
About Me
My name is Jake Forgay and I have been a practicing therapist since 2024. I am an LMSW and a graduate of the University of Georgia.
I notice that there are dilemmas that I frequently find myself in, pickled from two ends. Patterns continue to repeat despite my attempt to make otherwise. I am confused, unaware of what and why I feel the way I feel. And when I go to someone for help, I notice that I, in fact, don’t want to talk about certain things, for fear that I will confirm something in myself or the other person that I don’t want to confirm. Pickled!
I believe that these experiences are not specific to me, but universal features of the human condition. If the patterns that repeat lead one to live a happy and fulfilling life, great. If the patterns that continue to repeat leave you feeling confused, frustrated, and ashamed, I understand. I believe that I may be able to provide a space to gain clarity into those painfully elusive patterns, not to extinguish them, but to understand them, and in that understanding cultivate a previously inaccessible freedom to choose—and do—otherwise.
Limitations and Scope of Practice
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker practicing under the direct supervision of Jessica G. Sexton, LPC, LLC (License Number: LPC01661), and I am currently employed under Living Lotus LLC, a private practice founded by Jessica Sexton based in Braselton, Georgia. As an LMSW in pursuit of my LCSW licensure, I attend weekly supervision. This is were I inform my supervisor of cases, gain needed feedback in areas where I feel uncertain or which may be helpful, and discuss whether current cases are within the scope of my practice. As such, I provide therapeutic services within the scope of my professional training and in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the applicable state licensing boards. I also write frequent blog posts exploring various topics that do not constitute therapeutic guidance or advice. All articles and opinions endorsed on this website are reflective of my personal philosophy and do not reflect the sentiments of Living Lotus, LLC.
As a Social Worker directed by a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide counseling, psychotherapy, and clinician assessments both in person and virtually. Counseling and psychotherapy are one on one meetings in which we will discuss and process topics related to your treatment. Together we will create goals of what your personal mental health recovery will look like. Meeting frequency is determined by my clinical recommendation and our joint availability. Not every therapist is an expert on every issue, so best fit is important. Here is a list of my professional limitations. I do not provide psychological testing, forensic interviews, or parental fitness evaluations. I also do not specialize in working primarily with couples/family groups. If you have questions about any of my procedures, we may discuss them whenever they arise. If you believe it to be helpful, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion or alternate perspective