Therapist profile
Janine Gonzalez, LCSW, CSW
LCSW focusing on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting strain
About Janine
Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and compassion fatigue.
She frames therapy around the idea that clients know their own stories. Sessions focus on listening, practical tools, and clarifying what matters most to the person in front of her. Janine uses straightforward techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes long experience with complex situations tied to family of origin, caregiver stress, domestic violence, abandonment, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses attachment struggles, fatherhood issues, and problems like obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, and persistent shame or guilt.
Clinically, Janine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work. That mix lets her pair skill-building with conversations about values and motivation.
Sessions typically move at a practical pace. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, try short exercises, and set small goals to test between visits. She asks about the context of home life and caregiving stress so goals fit day-to-day responsibilities.
Therapy is offered in English. International clients are not accepted. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Janine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps that align with what they care about. ACT is useful for handling anxiety, grief, and life changes by focusing on actions rather than getting stuck on thoughts.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of their experiences. That method supports people dealing with family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, and parenting strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete skills to reduce panic, obsessive thinking, or low mood.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Janine works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps and what feels manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - shorter check-ins, sessions during a lunch break, or avoiding travel to an office. Licensed professionals can also tailor exercises so people can try them between sessions and see whether a given approach fits their home life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related issues such as parenting strain and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques for practical, goal-oriented sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with people who face complex and long-term challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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