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Online therapist

Jana Carroll-Thomas

Supportive guidance for parenting and family

Credentials
LISW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jana

Jana Carroll-Thomas greets people who are looking for steady, practical help with family and parenting concerns. She writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most. Jana brings calmness and straightforward guidance so parents can focus on next steps rather than getting stuck in worry.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University and holds the LISW credential in Ohio. Jana lived in Michigan for many years before moving to Ohio, and she has background in child welfare and supervisory roles.

Background and approach

That mix of hands-on work and leadership shapes how she supports people facing hard situations. Jana spent nearly two decades in child welfare as a worker and supervisor, so she has experience with child abuse and trauma and how those issues affect daily family life.

She also provided individual counseling for more than five years in Michigan, helping people with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Her past roles include supervising services for people living with HIV, focusing on access to needed resources. Her counseling style is warm and interactive.

She uses mindfulness, visualization, and guided imagery alongside cognitive ideas about how thoughts shape choices. Jana prefers to set clear goals and build a treatment plan together so each session stays focused on practical progress. She emphasizes treating people with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Jana aims to support and empower clients who are ready to make changes and wants to meet each person where they are.

How Jana uses CBT and online sessions

Jana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thoughts that get in the way of better choices. CBT focuses on practical skills and short-term steps that reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve responses to stress.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices like breathing, guided imagery, and simple visualization to help with emotional regulation and sleep. Those methods support CBT work by helping people stay present and calm when trying new behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jana treats it as a collaborative process - she will talk with clients about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This means the plan can change as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with Jana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling more flexible for busy families and parents. They also allow follow-up between sessions through messaging and make it easier to keep consistent appointments when life is hectic.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jana help with?
She works with a range of issues including LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and career concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-based ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
Jana has five years of experience providing individual counseling and nearly nineteen years working in child welfare in roles from caseworker to supervisor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio with the number OH LISW I.1800932. Her practice location is listed as Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Jana offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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