- Client-centered care
- CBT tools
- Focus on codependency
About Jana
Jana Pitts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and dips in self-esteem. She also works with people coping with life changes and concerns such as codependency, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Jana listens without judgment and offers steady support while people sort through hard emotions. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. She balances listening with gentle accountability so clients can test new habits and notice what shifts.
Jana draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where a person’s own goals guide the work. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete experiments that change behavior and mood.
With fifteen years of clinical experience, Jana aims to keep therapy straightforward and useful. She encourages small changes that add up over time. Her approach suits people who want clear tools and a therapist who will check in on progress.
People who reach out can expect calm, focused conversations about coping, setting boundaries, and rebuilding confidence. Jana helps clients break down big problems into manageable steps and track what works as they move forward.
How Jana Uses Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's goals. It helps people feel heard and gain clarity about what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and improve coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs and goals. She will check in and adjust methods as progress unfolds so the plan fits the client's preferences and pace.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and maintain regular check-ins. It can reduce time spent traveling and help people schedule appointments around work or family responsibilities. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Licensed professionals can use both listening-based and skills-based methods effectively when sessions are arranged to match a client's life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency, emptiness, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is listening-focused and practical. Jana combines empathic conversation with goal-oriented exercises and accountability.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jana has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health and psychotherapy.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees or payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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