Janine Gonzalez

Experienced LCSW blending evidence-based care

LCSW, CSW Florida

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Janine

Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly three decades of clinical experience. She grounds her practice in collaborative, strengths-based care that treats each client as the expert of their own story while offering professional guidance through complex life challenges.

Background and approach

Her work addresses broad concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, intimacy-related concerns, compassion fatigue, and anger, along with more specific focuses like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and obsessions or panic symptoms.

Janine blends practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor support to individual needs. She emphasizes empowerment and skills-building, helping clients clarify values, manage symptoms, and take concrete steps toward meaningful change.

Based in Florida, she brings deep clinical experience to conversations about life purpose, end-of-life concerns, forgiveness, and family of origin dynamics, always centering the person’s goals and readiness for growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Janine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thinking. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying values, practicing acceptance of difficult thoughts or feelings, and committing to meaningful action even in the presence of discomfort. Both approaches are practical and skill-oriented, making them well suited to remote formats and goal-focused work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging daily routines, and they allow therapeutic skills and progress to continue between live sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janine commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and anger. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, obsessions and panic symptoms.

What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?

The approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match methods to client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Janine brings 28 years of professional experience working with diverse and complex clinical presentations.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Florida; credential listings include CO LCSW CSW00001095 and NM LCSW SWB-2023-1072.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Services are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preference and availability.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's listed availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey

Languages

English