- Person-centered
- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
About Jana
Jana Berhow is an LICSW who focuses on helping people manage life changes, ADHD, and coaching goals. She works with adults who are dealing with mental health concerns, substance use issues, or both. Her approach is warm and direct, and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and nonjudgmental.
She draws on a person-centered base and selects therapy tools to match each individual’s needs. That means she listens first, then picks practical strategies that fit the client’s life. Sessions often include goal-setting and problem-solving alongside attention to emotional experience.
Jana has 25 years of experience in behavioral health in the District of Columbia. Over that time she has supported people struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and co-occurring substance use. She also works with people dealing with adoption and foster care issues and family of origin concerns.
Her work uses several methods including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She tailors these approaches to what a person needs in the moment rather than following a fixed recipe.
The aim of her practice is practical improvement. Sessions focus on small changes that make daily life easier, clearer goals, and steps toward recovery from behavioral health challenges. Prospective clients can expect straightforward conversation and a partnership in planning next steps.
Using collaborative approaches in online therapy
Jana commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience so the therapist can follow the client's lead and build goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, mood, and OCD symptoms.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and feeling without judgment. These methods give simple, repeatable practices clients can use between sessions to manage stress and stay grounded. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative; the therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, which can make new strategies more useful in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly address?
She helps people facing life changes, ADHD, coaching needs, mood and anxiety problems, trauma symptoms, obsessive-compulsive concerns, substance use, and related issues such as self-harm and sexual assault recovery.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and caring. She works from a person-centered base and uses practical tools chosen to match an individual's needs.
How much experience does she bring?
Jana has 25 years of behavioral health experience working with people who have mental health concerns, substance use issues, or both.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LICSW licensed in the District of Columbia and practices within that jurisdiction.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.