Janel Guinane
Experienced California LCSW focused on collaboration
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About
Janel Guinane’s career in the helping professions began in 1997 at a residential program in San Francisco, where she worked with adults facing substance use challenges and co-occurring mental health disorders.
That early hands-on experience propelled her to complete a Bachelor of Social Work in 2008 and a Master of Social Work in 2010. Over the years she has worked with a range of populations including children, teens, TAY, former foster youth, homeless youth, adults with mental illness, homeless adults, and individuals arrested for alcohol- or drug-related offenses.
She currently serves as a program manager of a clinic that assesses individuals with mental health disorders for county treatment services, and also oversees a homeless day respite center that connects unhoused persons with housing, food, healthcare, and related supports.
Janel’s treatment style is client-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic. She uses Motivational Interviewing to understand clients' perspectives and goals, and she approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which each person is regarded as the expert in their own life. Her aim is to help clients achieve their objectives rather than to offer prescriptive advice, supporting those who seek guidance, clarity, and an authentic, responsive therapeutic relationship.
She has experience working with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, and various other conditions. Janel is a licensed clinical social worker in California (LCSW, license number 70118) and has 10 years of experience providing therapy services. She practices in California.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Anger, Bipolar, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Eating, Family, LGBT, Relationship, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LCSW 70118
- NPI Number: 1699808188
- License: LCSW (California) #70118 exp 2027-09-30
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How much experience does Janel Guinane have?
She has 10 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Janel Guinane a licensed therapist?
Yes, Janel Guinane is a licensed therapist in California (LCSW 70118).
In which languages does Janel Guinane provide therapy?
Janel Guinane provides therapy in English.
Where is Janel Guinane located?
Janel Guinane is located in California.
How can I work with Janel Guinane as my therapist?
You can work with Janel Guinane via Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Janel Guinane work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janel Guinane cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.