Hello, and welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a licensed therapist in both Florida and Illinois with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, grief, and major life transitions. I’m a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) trained clinician, and hold the MCAP (Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional) credential.
My style is warm, steady, and non-judgmental. I want therapy to feel like a safe place where you can be honest without fear of criticism or pressure. You don’t need to have everything figured out — you just need a space to breathe and someone who understands what it feels like to carry too much for too long.
I use a trauma-informed, individualized approach that often includes CBT, solution-focused strategies, and mind-body techniques. With ART, I can help you process distressing memories and emotional triggers in a gentle, accelerated way that many clients find effective when they’ve felt stuck for years.
know reaching out for support can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to being the strong one. You deserve support, too. I’ll meet you with respect, compassion, and practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. Together, we’ll work toward healing and toward the life you want to build — at a pace that feels right for you.
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.006514
FL LMHC MH17506
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Jana is empathetic , knowledgeable and wise. Truly blessed to have her as my therapist!
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Jana for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I know for a fact that God has connected me to a therapist who is loving and caring! And she's am expert at bringing situations that I have buried in my heart to surface! Im so grateful for her!
Written on May 21, 2023 after therapy with Jana for 2 weeks
I don't think I can even write a review to express the gratiitude I have for finding Jana. She is amazing, real, genuine and real. Jana has helped me in so many ways, I honeslty don't know where i'd be without her.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Jana for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and anger management
She is a well established therapist. I enjoy and apply her advices. I will strongly recommend her!!
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Jana for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jana is a very understanding and caring individual whl always goes the extra mile. They are amazing.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Jana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Jana has been tremendously helpful in helping me sort through some of my feelings of grief and belonging.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Jana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes