- Warm interactive style
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Janice
Janice Doan is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who uses a relationship-focused, client-centered approach. She brings 22 years of experience to sessions and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
She has more than a decade of focused work with people affected by trauma and abuse, including domestic violence. That background informs how she responds to safety concerns, flashbacks, and the intense emotions that can follow traumatic events. Janice also supports people working through parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, bipolar mood issues, and major life changes.
Her style is warm and interactive. She avoids stigmatizing labels and listens first to understand each person’s story. Conversations are tailored to individual needs and paced to match what a person is ready for.
Janice combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful. That mix lets her work on immediate coping skills while also looking at recurring patterns that keep problems going.
Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear goals. That can include learning tools for emotional regulation, improving communication, managing anxiety and panic, and coping with depressive episodes. She encourages collaboration so people leave with skills they can use between visits.
Choosing therapy takes courage, and Janice frames the work as supportive and empowering. She invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
She has more than a decade of focused work with people affected by trauma and abuse, including domestic violence. That background informs how she responds to safety concerns, flashbacks, and the intense emotions that can follow traumatic events. Janice also supports people working through parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, bipolar mood issues, and major life changes.
Her style is warm and interactive. She avoids stigmatizing labels and listens first to understand each person’s story. Conversations are tailored to individual needs and paced to match what a person is ready for.
Janice combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful. That mix lets her work on immediate coping skills while also looking at recurring patterns that keep problems going.
Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear goals. That can include learning tools for emotional regulation, improving communication, managing anxiety and panic, and coping with depressive episodes. She encourages collaboration so people leave with skills they can use between visits.
Choosing therapy takes courage, and Janice frames the work as supportive and empowering. She invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and respected. In practice this means the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects their experience, and helps them name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That approach emphasizes practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with intense anger, mood swings, and overwhelming stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether CBT, DBT, client-centered methods, or a blend fits best. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and letting people meet during a break or after work. They also allow shorter check-ins or longer work-focused sessions when needed. Licensed professionals aim to tailor session length and pace so the work fits everyday routines and supports steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, as well as parenting, grief, ADHD, bipolar, and related mood issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and interactive, avoiding stigmatizing labels and tailoring conversations to each person's needs and pace.
What experience does the clinician bring?
The therapist has 22 years of experience and has worked more than 10 years supporting people affected by trauma and domestic violence.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.