Jana Gumley

Jana Gumley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, parenting strain, and relationship and communication problems. Jana writes in a warm, direct way and aims to make people feel comfortable talking about hard things.

She brings four years of clinical experience and practical tools to each session. Jana uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate. She adapts methods to the person in front of her rather than following a single formula.

Her style is down-to-earth and compassionate. Jana listens carefully, helps people identify patterns that keep causing hurt, and practices new skills together in session. Conversations focus on small, doable steps people can try between meetings.

Jana has worked with a wide range of concerns including substance use, suicidal thoughts, early life and sexual trauma, life transitions, chronic illness stress, and caregiver strain. She has experience across age groups and cultural backgrounds and draws on that variety when tailoring care.

People who choose Jana can expect straightforward feedback, collaborative treatment planning, and emphasis on what matters most to them. She encourages questions and partners with clients to set realistic goals and track progress over time.

How Jana’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present behavior and emotions. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and boost mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works on distress tied to traumatic memories by combining guided memory processing with bilateral stimulation; it can help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and images.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She explains options, answers questions, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. One practical benefit of meeting online is fitting therapy into busy days, which can make regular check-ins easier. Some formats work better for shorter updates or for people who prefer not to use video, while others allow longer, in-depth sessions when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your schedule and daily life.