Janine Thomas , LCSW

Janine Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief. She also supports those coping with bipolar symptoms, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Janine writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, with clear goals and simple tools to practice between meetings. Janine aims to make the process feel manageable and steady.

Her approach blends client-centered work with skills-based methods. That means she listens first and then collaborates on small experiments and behavior changes. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the client's goals.

Janine has worked clinically for 10 years and holds an LCSW credential in California. Her years in practice include supporting people through loss, family problems, caregiving stress, and long-term health challenges. She draws on a range of techniques to match each person's needs.

People often seek Janine for help with attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency and communication problems, or the emotional fallout from separation and divorce. She also offers support around forgiveness, coping after disasters, and managing chronic pain or illness. The focus is on steady progress and practical skills.

Janine offers sessions in English and uses several remote formats to fit different schedules. She invites people to try an initial conversation and decide what pace feels right.

Approaches for online support and skills practice

Janine commonly combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship where the client sets the agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify small changes that reduce distress and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about current struggles, goals, and what methods have or haven’t helped before. Together they will try methods that feel doable and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls are useful for in-depth work and reading visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text can help with quick reflections, check-ins, or practicing new skills between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns.