Therapist profile
Janine Gonzalez, LCSW, CSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW18534; LCSW, Colorado / CSW00001095; LCSW, New Mexico / SWB-2023-1072; LCSW, Nevada / 11416-C; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06318600
- NPI1457590291
- Experience28 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Janine
Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of practice. She works in Florida and helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, and parenting challenges.
She approaches therapy by treating the person rather than a problem label. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Janine uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.
Her work often centers on building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable steps. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set realistic goals and keep momentum.
Janine has considerable experience with trauma-related issues and complex stressors. She supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver strain, domestic violence impacts, and challenges tied to aging and end-of-life care. She also addresses shame, guilt, obsessive thoughts, panic, and intimacy-related struggles.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Clients can expect concrete strategies, skill practice, and collaborative planning. To start, a short questionnaire and a first session are used to match priorities and plan the next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, panic, and repetitive negative thinking. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to sharpen motivation and find workable reasons to change small routines or habits.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janine works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines elements from different approaches as needed and checks in so the plan stays relevant and achievable.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, making shorter check-ins easier to arrange, and choosing communication styles that suit the moment such as video or phone if those are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and to keep therapy consistent when life is hectic.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses conversational, action-focused sessions that combine practical skill-building with reflective work to change patterns of thought and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with a diverse range of issues and complex stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and also holds CSW credentials, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.