Janice Doan , MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan is an MD and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland. She brings 22 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical strategies that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Janice also works with parenting concerns, ADHD, mood disorders, and issues common to women.

Her approach is warm and interactive. She draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people set the agenda. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are offered to help regulate emotions and manage strong reactions.

Janice has extensive experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and other forms of trauma and abuse. She helps people process grief, work through relationship and communication problems, and cope with life changes like divorce and separation. She addresses shame, isolation, and self-esteem issues in straightforward, gentle ways.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. Janice listens for practical strengths and builds on them with tools and short-term strategies when useful. Over time she also explores deeper patterns when that feels right for the client.

Her style respects the pace each person chooses. People who want a mix of skill-building and reflective work often find this approach helpful. Janice aims to support people as they move toward clearer choices and greater emotional balance.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and able to set goals. It helps people who need a respectful, flexible space to talk through feelings and make decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, which can be useful for strong mood swings and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on skill-building at first, and then adding deeper exploration later. Clients help shape the plan at every step.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual feedback. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and homework exchanges simple between sessions. These options provide flexibility to continue therapy while balancing work, family, and daily life.