Jana Berhow , LICSW

Jana Berhow is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 25 years of experience. She supports people facing mental health and substance use concerns, including those juggling co-occurring issues. Her approach is warm, direct, and focused on practical steps that make daily life easier.

Jana starts by listening to each person's story and priorities. She uses that information to choose techniques that fit the individual rather than applying one fixed method. Sessions aim to be respectful and nonjudgmental while staying focused on clear goals.

She often helps with life transitions, ADHD, and coaching around next steps. Jana also works with issues such as mood disorders, panic, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and self-harm. Women's issues and young adult concerns are part of her practice focus as well.

Her clinical toolbox includes client-centered ways of working, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. These can be used to manage symptoms, change unhelpful patterns, and build coping skills that fit a person's daily routine.

Jana practices in the District of Columbia and brings long experience helping people pursue recovery from behavioral health challenges. She aims to help clients find practical, manageable changes that improve functioning and well-being.

Practical approaches for online care

Client-centered work means the therapist focuses on your goals and preferences first. It uses open listening and collaborative planning so sessions reflect what matters to you and how you want to change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to shift thinking patterns and behaviors for issues like anxiety, panic, OCD, and mood problems.

Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and improve focus. These skills can be useful for stress, ADHD, and dealing with overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help you decide which methods fit your situation and will adjust techniques as goals evolve. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, handle sudden needs, and try different formats to see what works best.