- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Warm collaborative style
About Jana
Jana Gumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Alaska who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, eating and body image, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Jana’s approach is grounded and approachable, aimed at helping people feel heard and safe enough to talk about difficult experiences.
Jana brings four years of clinical experience to her sessions. She draws on several practical methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered work, attachment-focused ideas, and EMDR. She tailors techniques to each person and avoids a one-size-fits-all plan.
Sessions are delivered with warmth and plain language. Jana listens first, then helps people identify concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. She often uses mindful breathing and thought-challenging exercises alongside deeper attachment- and trauma-focused tools when they fit the person’s goals.
Her background includes working with people across different ages and cultures and addressing issues such as substance use, early life trauma, sexual trauma, and life adjustments. Jana emphasizes collaboration and practical skills that people can use between sessions.
People who choose Jana can expect a steady, empathetic presence and a focus on measurable change. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and works to make the process understandable and manageable.
Jana brings four years of clinical experience to her sessions. She draws on several practical methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered work, attachment-focused ideas, and EMDR. She tailors techniques to each person and avoids a one-size-fits-all plan.
Sessions are delivered with warmth and plain language. Jana listens first, then helps people identify concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. She often uses mindful breathing and thought-challenging exercises alongside deeper attachment- and trauma-focused tools when they fit the person’s goals.
Her background includes working with people across different ages and cultures and addressing issues such as substance use, early life trauma, sexual trauma, and life adjustments. Jana emphasizes collaboration and practical skills that people can use between sessions.
People who choose Jana can expect a steady, empathetic presence and a focus on measurable change. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support and works to make the process understandable and manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Alaska
Languages
English
How Jana’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in important relationships. It helps people notice how early connections shape current reactions and build new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking big problems into small, manageable steps.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and awareness practices. This approach can reduce reactivity and help with chronic stress, pain, and emotional overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jana will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She often blends techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Jana about how to structure sessions so they match daily routines and practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating and body image issues, relationship problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and approachable. She listens first and uses plain language to help people take small, practical steps forward.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Jana has four years of clinical experience working with diverse ages and cultural backgrounds and addressing trauma, substance use concerns, and life adjustment challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Alaska.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jana?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.