Janine Thomas, LCSW
Licensed in California · 10 years in practice
Janine Thomas helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges from bipolar disorder.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 62891 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1558653410 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Janine
Janine Thomas helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, and challenges from bipolar disorder. She guides clients through life changes and coaching needs, and supports those dealing with trauma, family problems, and caregiver stress. Janine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California with ten years of experience.
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on listening first, and then setting small, practical steps to build coping skills.
Background and approach
She uses plain language and realistic goals so progress feels manageable day to day. Janine blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
She also brings in mindfulness and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills. Many clients bring concerns about attachment, abandonment, codependency, or communication problems. Janine also supports people coping with chronic illness, pain, grief, family of origin issues, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
Her approach is to meet each person where they are and tailor steps to their situation. People who choose her often want clear tools and a steady guide. Sessions include talking, skill practice, and short action plans to use between meetings.
Janine aims to help clients build stronger coping, clearer thinking, and more reliable day-to-day routines.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Janine names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How her approach adapts to online therapy
Janine commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood; it helps with confidence, relationship worries, and making decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Janine collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts tactics based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets you work face to face for skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching, or brief homework support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and allow work to continue around busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does Janine work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and direct, focusing on listening first and then creating small practical steps. She uses straightforward language and collaborative planning.
What is her professional background?
Janine has ten years of professional experience and works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LCSW and provides services while practicing in California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Janine offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible options.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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