Jana Carroll-Thomas, LISW

Jana Carroll-Thomas relocated from Michigan to Ohio a year ago after spending 44 years in Michigan, a move she describes as rewarding and a demonstration of what can be achieved by stepping outside one's comfort zone. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University in 2004, graduating with honors, and holds professional licensure as an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. Her background includes 19 years working in child welfare as both a frontline worker and a supervisor, which informs her specialty in child abuse and trauma and her current role supervising an agency program that supports people living with HIV to access necessary services.

In addition to her supervisory work, she practiced individual counseling in Michigan for over five years and has supported people facing depression, relationship challenges including domestic violence, self-esteem struggles, LGBT concerns, anxiety, stress and panic attacks, OCD, and attention-related issues. Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in mindfulness, and she approaches counseling without judgment, treating every person with dignity, sensitivity, compassion, and respect. Jana integrates cognitive theory - the idea that thinking influences decision-making - with humanistic principles focused on growth and self-actualization, and holistic techniques such as visualization, meditation, and guided imagery.

She collaborates with clients to develop goals and individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life while offering support and empowerment along the way.