Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello my name is Janet Amaya, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults for over 13 years in a community based mental health setting. I have experience working with children 0-5 and their parents, Adolescents struggling with a variety of life stressors, anxiety, depression, school stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex Trauma) and parental conflict. I have also worked with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma and daily life stresses, and life transitions.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree at UC DAVIS in Human Development & Psychology. I went on to receive a Master’s in Social Work from Sacramento, California State University.
I have devoted my career to working with underserved communities in a county mental health agency from Acute Psychiatric Patients to Children and their families struggling with a variety of mental health issues and environmental stressors. I am currently shifting gears to be able to help a broader range of people with assistance through the use of telehealth. We are living in uncertain times, with lots of stressors coming at us on TV, social media, peer pressure, financial struggles. Many people are afraid to leave their homes, others are overwhelmed by the pressures ‘adulting’ brings. The stigma of mental health is still prevalent in our society and many are finding telehealth to be safe alternative into seeking help.
If that is you and you are looking for a safe, convenient way to share your struggles and help you find the clarity you need to continue to improve your day to day functioning, I can help. I have an eclectic approach to therapy, which means I will use my skills and experience to help YOU, I don’t use a one-way solution based on one particular therapeutic model. I have preference to combing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy all of which is trauma informed practice. I have a strong Christian faith, which we can use to help in our work together, but if you choose not to, we can go that way too.
I believe you have the answers within you and with some objectivity I can help you see it and start the steps towards progress and healing.
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Janet Amaya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California with 13 years of experience delivering therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in community-based mental health settings. She has worked with very young children and their parents, adolescents facing school stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (including complex trauma), and parental conflict, as well as adults managing depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, everyday stressors, and life transitions.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and completed a Master of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento. Throughout her career she has focused on serving underserved communities through a county mental health agency, supporting a range of needs from acute psychiatric care to family-centered services for children and their caregivers.
Janet uses an eclectic, trauma-informed approach, drawing on Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and tailoring interventions to each person rather than relying on a single model. She is shifting some of her work to telehealth to reach a broader range of people seeking convenient, approachable therapeutic support. She also integrates her strong Christian faith into therapy when clients prefer that perspective, while respecting other choices.
Janet believes people have inner resources and, with objective support, can identify those strengths and take steps toward healing and improved daily functioning. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, holding an LCSW credential (license number 28646).
Many people wonder whether online therapy truly helps. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy is often as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the mode of communication that works best for them, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many, remote sessions provide a convenient way to access consistent therapeutic support without sacrificing the quality of care.
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