Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I lived in Michigan for 44 years until my relocating a year ago to Ohio for lots of major life changes! Making such a dramatic change to my life has been so rewarding. What we can accomplish when we step outside of our comfort zone!
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University in 2004, where I graduated with honors. I am currently a licensed social worker in Michigan and I also have my LISW certification in Ohio.
I worked in the field of child welfare for 19 years as a worker and then a supervisor so child abuse and the resulting trauma are among my specialties. I am currently a supervisor in an agency where we ensure that those living with HIV get access to all things needed to thrive.
I practiced individual counseling in Michigan for over five years. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship issues (including domestic violence), self-esteem, LBGTQ, anxiety/stress/panic attacks, OCD, ADD, and others.
I live my life, both personally and professionally, as I treat all people with dignity, sensitivity, compassion, and respect. I do not judge anyone, regardless of their life situation. My counseling style is warm and interactive, focusing on mindfulness. My approach involves cognitive theory (one’s thinking directly effects one’s decision-making); humanistic (growth and self-actualization); and holistic (visualization, meditation, guided imagery).
We will develop goals and a treatment plan together and our conversations will be tailored to what you need from me and what works best for you.
It takes courage to seek out ways to live a fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am proud of you for taking those first steps and I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
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Jana Carroll-Thomas relocated to Ohio a year ago after living in Michigan for 44 years, and she describes the move as a rewarding period of major life change. She brings a warm, approachable presence to her clinical work and encourages clients to step outside their comfort zones as part of growth.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University in 2004, graduating with honors. Jana is licensed to practice as an independent clinical social worker in Ohio (LISW) and is also licensed as a social worker in Michigan, qualifications that support her clinical practice.
Her professional background includes 19 years in child welfare, working first as a caseworker and later as a supervisor, which has given her extensive experience with child abuse and the trauma that can follow. She currently serves as a supervisor at an agency that focuses on ensuring people living with HIV have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Jana has five years of experience providing therapy services and practiced individual counseling in Michigan for more than five years. Her specialties cover trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleep disorders, anger management, and career difficulties.
She approaches clients with dignity, sensitivity, compassion, and respect, maintaining a nonjudgmental stance in both personal and professional interactions. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness.
Therapeutically, Jana blends cognitive theory – focusing on how thinking influences decision-making – with humanistic principles that support growth and self-actualization, and holistic techniques such as visualization, meditation, and guided imagery. She partners with clients to develop clear goals and a treatment plan that are tailored to each person’s needs and what works best for them.
Jana recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps. She looks forward to working with new clients and helping them move toward meaningful change.
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