- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Jana
Jana Gumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska with four years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Her listed areas also include family and parenting issues and support for LGBT clients.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear, discussable steps people can try between meetings. She uses conversation, skills practice, and reflective listening to help people notice how early family roles and expectations still affect daily life.
Jana draws from several therapeutic methods to match what the client needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based ideas look at early connection styles and how they shape current relationships. Mindfulness practices help with emotional regulation and staying present.
She also lists Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among her approaches for processing difficult memories. Client-Centered Therapy is part of how she builds a working relationship that stays focused on the person in front of her.
Her background includes work across age groups and cultural settings, and she notes experience with a range of concerns such as trauma, substance use, eating issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and divorce-related challenges. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where practical coping strategies and exploration of family of origin patterns are both possible next steps.
How Jana uses approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds and roles shape current relationships and reactions; it can help people who notice repeating family patterns or closeness and distance issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and habit patterns. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories and is listed as an option she uses for people dealing with strong past events or early trauma.Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions can mix approaches so techniques and exploration work together rather than relying on a single method.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements during the intake so sessions match scheduling, communication preferences, and the types of techniques you want to try.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family-related concerns along with trauma, eating issues, caregiver stress, and substance use.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a down-to-earth, practical style that emphasizes conversation, skills practice, and examining how early family roles affect present life.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a social worker practicing with a range of concerns and age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska and lists Alaska as her location.
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 sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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