Janine Thomas , LCSW

Janine Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with ten years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She specializes in helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, navigate depression and bipolar mood concerns, repair relationships, and build self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses grief and loss, trauma and abuse, family problems, and a range of related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or commitment difficulties.

Janine emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to share thoughts and feelings openly. She works alongside clients to create a space where difficult experiences can be explored and practical tools can be developed, recognizing that seeking change takes courage. Using goal-focused strategies and empathic listening, she supports people as they develop coping skills, clarify values, and pursue more fulfilling relationships and daily functioning. Janine holds the credential CA LCSW 62891, reflecting her licensure as a clinical social worker in California and her commitment to professional practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janine integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work to meet a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients explore their own goals and values, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and improving relationships. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical strategies and skill-building, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and access consistent support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.