About
Clinical Background
Janice is a Psychotherapist and Love & Relationship Coach. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT #106855). Janice is trained in the treatment of couples and individuals experiencing relational distress as a result of relationship problems, attachment wounds, generational trauma, new parenthood struggles and societal expectations. Her theoretical approach is psychodynamic, person-centered and trauma-informed. Janice has specialized training in and uses the following modalities in her therapeutic work:
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Individual Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy.
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
One of my greatest passions is helping others get to a place where they can welcome and confidently participate in fulfilling and loving relationships. I specialize in treating problems related to interpersonal distress:
depression
divorce or break ups
pre-marital concerns
infidelity
jealousy
low self-esteem
relationship difficulties for first time parents
high-conflict relationships
first time parents
peer conflict/difficulty making friends
Therapeutic Style
Kind, direct, and conversational. I’m not just your therapist telling you what to do and asking how you feel. I’m here to connect with you, I’m here to be HUMAN with you. I am also here to be HONEST with you so I can best support you toward your goals. When it comes to my couples work, one thing consistently holds true - most relational issues are NOT 50/50.
Change is not possible without insight and self-awareness. I want partners to get to know the role THEY play within the relationship because we can only ever truly change ourselves.
Therapy with me is a two-way street. It is a collaborative relationship of give and take. Sometimes the best work happens when we aren’t trying so hard, when we can just openly share and discuss topics as they come up.
We will work together to discover different perspectives. Sometimes, I will challenge you and push you, because I know you can handle it. Let’s join through the truth to create the change you are looking for and to obtain the clarity you need to move forward.