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Online therapist

Jana Gumley

Calm, practical support for parenting and family life

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jana

Jana Gumley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad range of related life stressors. She uses plain language and a steady presence to help people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting pressures. Jana is calm and approachable and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens without judgement and works to make people feel comfortable opening up.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Jana draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, client-centered work, attachment-based ideas, and EMDR to address problems like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and reactions to past trauma. She explains techniques clearly and helps people try simple, practical steps between visits.

She has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices from Alaska. Her work includes helping people cope with major life changes, caregiving stress, addiction concerns, body image and eating issues, and communication or commitment struggles. Jana values collaboration.

She asks questions, sets goals with each person, and adjusts methods when something is not helping. Her approach aims to be realistic and doable for busy lives, especially for parents juggling multiple demands.

Approaches that translate to online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand needs and reactions in present relationships. It can be useful for addressing attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and ongoing relationship tensions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and practical coping strategies that people can use between sessions.

Jana works collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. She talks with clients about goals and preferences, and adapts methods as progress is made. That way the plan feels like a shared decision rather than a fixed prescription.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety helps parents and busy people fit support into their days without long travel. It also makes it easier to use short check-ins, try homework between sessions, and keep momentum when life gets hectic.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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 concerns does Jana help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, eating and body image concerns, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jana brings a warm, down-to-earth, and approachable manner. She listens openly and works collaboratively to make people feel comfortable talking about difficult topics.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of people and life situations. Her practice has included work with trauma, substance use issues, grief, and life adjustment challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jana is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - licensed in Alaska with credential number AK LCSW 138536 and practices from Alaska.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Alaska
Languages
English

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