- Thoughts and habits
- Warm and down-to-earth
- Practical strategies
About Jana
Jana Gumley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Alaska. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and concerns about thoughts and everyday habits. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making conversations feel easier to start and sustain.
Jana listens with curiosity and without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses simple, evidence-informed techniques and tailors them to what feels most useful to each person.
In practice she often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and attachment-based ideas. Jana also draws on client-centered principles that keep the person’s goals at the center of work. When trauma is part of the picture, she can incorporate EMDR-related strategies alongside other tools.
With four years of clinical experience, Jana has supported people through early life trauma, sexual trauma, substance use challenges, and life adjustments. She also helps with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns, and communication or commitment issues.
Jana works in English and holds an Alaska LCSW credential. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling so sessions can begin with mutual clarity about goals and next steps.
Jana listens with curiosity and without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses simple, evidence-informed techniques and tailors them to what feels most useful to each person.
In practice she often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and attachment-based ideas. Jana also draws on client-centered principles that keep the person’s goals at the center of work. When trauma is part of the picture, she can incorporate EMDR-related strategies alongside other tools.
With four years of clinical experience, Jana has supported people through early life trauma, sexual trauma, substance use challenges, and life adjustments. She also helps with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns, and communication or commitment issues.
Jana works in English and holds an Alaska LCSW credential. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling so sessions can begin with mutual clarity about goals and next steps.
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 methods translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns in closeness, trust, and reacting under stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior into concrete steps people can practice between sessions to change how they feel and act. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when trauma is present and involves structured processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jana will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. She adapts the pace and tools over time so clients feel involved in deciding what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Talk with Jana during the matching process about what will fit best for day-to-day life and attention to symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, approachable, and practical. Jana focuses on clear steps people can try and keeps sessions focused on each person’s goals.
What is her professional background?
Jana has four years of clinical experience working across a range of concerns, including early life trauma, substance use issues, and life adjustments.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an Alaska LCSW and is based in Alaska.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jana?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.