- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Jana
Jana Berhow is an independently licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 25 years of behavioral health experience. She works with adults facing mental health concerns, substance use issues, ADHD, and people coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care questions and family of origin issues.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered therapy. She begins by listening to what matters most and then chooses tools that fit each person. Jana uses cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they suit a client's goals.
Sessions are straightforward and practical. Conversations often focus on concrete skills for managing panic, obsessive thoughts, mood symptoms, and the daily effects of ADHD. She also addresses social anxiety, somatic symptoms, and issues common in young adults and women.
Jana describes her manner as direct and caring. She aims to be respectful and nonjudgmental while helping people make changes. Many clients work on steps toward recovery from co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
With long experience in the field, she blends several methods rather than following a single model. That allows her to pivot between short-term problem solving and longer work on patterns that started in childhood. People who want practical strategies and clear next steps may find this approach useful.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Jana blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to focus on what a person wants to change and on practical steps to get there. Client-centered therapy means the conversation starts with the person's priorities and values, and the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that reduce symptoms such as panic, low mood, or obsessive thinking.Mindfulness therapy is also used to help people notice bodily sensations and thought patterns without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness practices can support managing anxiety, somatic symptoms, and stress that comes from family-of-origin patterns. Jana treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative effort and will work with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful for their situation.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. The focus is on practical benefits like making therapy part of everyday life and using methods that match a person's goals and preferences.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with coping with life changes, ADHD, coaching, and a range of mental health issues including mood disorders, panic, OCD symptoms, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered base and pulls from approaches like CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to fit individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of behavioral health experience working with people who have mental health concerns, substance use concerns, or both.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a DC LICSW - an independently licensed clinical social worker practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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