Meet Janene

“I am not this hair, I am not this skin. I am the soul that lives within.” – Rumi

Hello, and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals, teens, and couples throughout California. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a space of safety, respect, compassion, and genuine support. Within that space, we work together to gently move through emotional blocks, gain meaningful insight, and build the inner strength needed for lasting change.

My Journey
In addition to my professional training, my work is deeply shaped by my own life experiences. As a Stage III cancer survivor, I have walked through the profound loss of my own health—and I’m grateful to now be over ten years cancer-free. Throughout my life, I have also experienced deep grief and personal challenges that required me to do my own inner healing work.

These experiences have strengthened my belief that we are truly wired to heal—physically, emotionally, and mentally. I know firsthand that meaningful transformation is possible.

As Rumi so beautifully expressed, we are more than our bodies, and more than the painful stories we carry. When we connect with the deeper part of ourselves—the steady, grounded presence within—we can begin to soothe our wounds and move toward healing in meaningful ways. It is an honor to walk alongside my clients in this process of transformation.

Experience
With over 30 years of experience in hospice and psychotherapy counseling, and thousands of hours of advanced training, I bring both depth and skill to the work we do together.

Education, Training & Professional Background
M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Simpson University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California), #111435
Advanced training in IFS, EMDR, Brainspotting, and EFT

Areas of Focus
I specialize in:
•Trauma and PTSD / C-PTSD
•Anxiety and depression
•Grief and loss
•Life transitions
•Relationship and couples work
•Self-esteem and identity work

I also support clients with:
ADHD, addiction and compulsive behaviors, anger, communication challenges, chronic illness and pain, divorce, faith transitions or integration, family conflict, fears and phobias, identity exploration, inner critic work, neurodiversity (including Highly Sensitive Persons), OCD, panic attacks, parenting, parts work, self-harm, sexual abuse and difficulties, stress, substance use, and values conflicts.

Services
•Individual Therapy (Adults & Teens)
•Couples Therapy
•Family Therapy
•Premarital Counseling
•Parenting Support