Janine Gonzalez

Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings nearly three decades of practice to her work. She approaches each person with respect and a belief that they know their own story. Janine aims to offer practical support while people take the first steps toward change.

She uses straightforward, person-centered conversations to help people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Sessions often focus on identifying what matters to the client and on small, manageable steps that fit daily life. She also works with people facing trauma, depression, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns including hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Janine combines techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening. This mix helps with mood, unhelpful thinking patterns, and decisions about values and direction. She also draws on solution-focused tools and motivational interviewing to set clear, short-term goals.

With 28 years of experience, Janine has supported people from varied backgrounds through challenging situations. Her style is steady and practical, aiming to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills one step at a time. She encourages people to bring what matters most into the work they do together.

Janine practices in Florida as an LCSW and is listed with credentials LCSW and CSW. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients at this time. To begin, a simple intake and scheduling step matches each person to the right appointment.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions that fit those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on meaning and committed steps rather than just symptom relief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to distress. It is helpful for panic, obsessive thoughts, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the individual's experience and uses empathic listening to create a collaborative space for problem solving and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janine aims to collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and daily routines. That might mean trying a skills-based tool for a few weeks or focusing on values and meaning when facing end-of-life decisions.

Confirm session formats before booking so you know what is offered for your situation. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep continuity of care across moves within the same state. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people stay consistent with goals and make steady progress without rearranging as much in-person time.