- Years in practice
- 28
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Janine
Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with decades of experience supporting people through hard life moments. She brings a calm, steady presence and listens for what matters most to each person. Janine focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can use right away to manage stress and find clearer direction.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered practices to shape conversations. Sessions focus on values, small behavior changes, and learning new ways to respond to anxiety, anger, grief, or trauma.
Background and approach
The style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people notice what works and build on it. Janine has 28 years of clinical experience across varied settings and with complex concerns. That long background helps her recognize patterns that get in the way of day-to-day functioning.
She uses that knowledge to suggest practical tools rather than offering quick fixes. Common focuses include parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, and managing compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
Work in sessions centers on clear goals and steps to try between meetings. Janine practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
What Janine works with
Everything Janine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Janine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Janine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit real life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions in that direction even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, worry, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can discover their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and comfort.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video sessions let people work face to face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be a good option when a camera is not practical. Chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins or more frequent contacts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines and changing days.
Questions people ask about Janine
What kinds of concerns does Janine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and parenting-related challenges among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on values, behavior changes, and coping skills drawn from ACT, CBT, and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janine brings 28 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex concerns and life transitions.
Where is Janine licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a CSW practicing in Florida with additional licenses documented in other states.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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