Janice Doan , MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland with 22 years of experience supporting children and adults through a wide range of challenges. She has spent more than a decade working specifically with victims of trauma and abuse, including survivors of domestic violence, and brings that focused experience to work with clients facing depression, anxiety, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related difficulties.

She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD denotes Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker with clinical certification - and combines clinical training with practical experience to guide treatment. Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Janice blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to create individualized plans that reflect each person’s situation and goals.

Sessions are tailored through collaborative dialogue so that interventions match the client’s needs and preferences. Janice encourages clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and focuses on empowering people as they work through change. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online sessions

Janice commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values and goals in a nonjudgmental setting. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for persistent mood swings, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janice works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan so treatment aligns with each person’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for the client.