- Strength-based approach
- Relational counseling
- Addictions support
About Janet
Janet Natale is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 31 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and other areas listed in her profile.
She has provided services in private practice, in schools, and in community programs for adults and adolescents. That mix means she has experience talking with people in different settings and with different life rhythms. She has also supported youth and individuals connected to the foster care system.
Janet uses a strength-based, motivational approach. Sessions focus on identifying existing strengths and practical steps clients can try between meetings. She helps people notice what gets in the way of change and offers guidance to move past those obstacles.
Her work includes relational counseling and support for addictions and emotional disorders. She meets with individuals and with couples, and she draws on familiar tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential perspectives to address concerns raised in sessions.
Janet aims to help people gain awareness and useful skills. Conversations are straightforward and task-focused when helpful, with attention to real day-to-day problems. She invites people to try new ways of coping and to check what works for them.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The initial steps are practical and aimed at finding an approach that fits each person's goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, helping them clarify goals and make choices. It can help with anxiety, relationship decisions, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses specific exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful when strong emotions or relationship patterns are getting in the way.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Janet will discuss what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that balances practical skills with attention to values and relationships.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific digital formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any technical needs when setting up the first appointment.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Janet works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is strength-based and motivational, focusing on practical steps and helping people identify existing resources to address problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 31 years of experience working in private practice, school settings, and community programs for adults and adolescents.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in her profile; confirm time zones and logistics when scheduling.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm billing details during the signup process.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.