Janine Gonzalez

Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 28 years of experience to her practice. She speaks English and works from Florida. Janine believes people carry expertise about their own lives and that therapy is a place to find and use that knowledge. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to reduce stress, manage anxiety, or handle difficult relationships. Janine has worked with many people facing trauma, grief, caregiving strain, and life transitions. She also helps with issues like depression, self-esteem, anger, and compulsive behaviors. Her background includes long experience with complex situations that touch family history, attachment, and end-of-life concerns. Therapeutic methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. She tailors those methods to each person’s needs rather than following a single script. Beginning therapy with Janine usually means talking about current struggles and setting one or two small, achievable goals. The work often centers on clearer communication, managing intense emotions, and building routines that support daily life. Janine aims to support people through coping with life changes while helping them stay grounded in what matters most to them.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like panic, intrusive thoughts, or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people can explore difficult topics at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your needs. You and the therapist can adjust strategies as you notice what helps most in day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work on goals between meetings with flexible scheduling that can better match real-life demands.