About Janice
Janice Doan is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She works with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
She has more than a decade of experience supporting people affected by domestic violence and other forms of trauma. Janice meets individuals at their current difficulty and uses practical conversation to address immediate stressors. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps and skills that people can try between meetings.
Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior methods. That means she listens for what matters most to each person, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and teaches coping skills for intense feelings and urges.
Janice also draws on psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness practices when helpful. Those methods support understanding how past experiences shape reactions today and build awareness of thoughts and body sensations. Together these tools aim to reduce symptoms and strengthen daily coping.
People who come to her often want short-term tools and longer-term insight. Janice focuses on practical communication strategies, emotion regulation skills, and ways to manage panic, obsessive thoughts, or isolation. She works in English and practices in Maryland as an LCSW-C.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Janice often uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work focuses on the person's concerns and priorities, shaping conversation around what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when strong emotions or impulsive responses are a problem. DBT provides concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with panic, intense anger, or overwhelming anxiety in social situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That may mean focusing first on skill building, then exploring deeper patterns over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose a setup that fits their routine. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so skills can be practiced in real situations.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, using listening and practical dialogue to shape sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including over ten years working with victims of trauma and domestic violence.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the provided biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.