Jana Berhow
Warm, practical support for behavior and mood challenges
LICSW District of Columbia
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jana
Jana Berhow is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage mental health and substance use concerns. She works from a person-centered foundation, meeting each client where they are and tailoring interventions to their specific situation.
Background and approach
Jana emphasizes a warm, direct, and caring manner while choosing practical tools to address challenges such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions. Her practice combines evidence-based strategies with collaborative support, drawing from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
Jana pays attention to how family of origin, adoption or foster care experiences, and co-occurring conditions shape present-day struggles, and she integrates that context into treatment planning. She aims to help clients move toward recovery and healthier day-to-day functioning through clear goals and steady guidance.
Based in the District of Columbia, Jana conducts work in English and offers a range of session formats to fit different needs. Her approach seeks to reduce barriers to progress by adapting methods to each person’s goals and comfort level while maintaining a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
Combining practical therapies with flexible online options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often useful for mood disorders, anxiety, OCD-type concerns, and some aspects of ADHD. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helping clients explore their own goals and values; this approach supports self-directed growth and is helpful for those navigating life changes or recovery. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and mood fluctuations.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Jana works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools over time, combining skills training, motivational strategies, and solution-focused steps as appropriate to move clients toward clearer goals.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with different schedules and needs. These formats make it possible to continue steady work on goals without extensive travel, and they allow sessions to be scheduled around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still using evidence-informed techniques.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
District of Columbia
Languages
English