I am an LMFT licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I am committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. With a foundation in understanding the complexities of relationships and family dynamics, my approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you're navigating challenges within your relationship, seeking personal growth, or striving to overcome obstacles, I am here to support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and positive change. Together, we will work towards fostering resilience, enhancing communication, and cultivating a deeper understanding of yourself and your connections with others. Your well-being is my priority, and I am dedicated to empowering you to create meaningful and fulfilling relationships with yourself and those around you.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 105849
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supportive and analytical therapist with compassion and empathy/ I highly recommend Janine to others
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Janine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties