Janel Guinane, LCSW
- Trauma and abuse
- Substance use support
- Family and parenting
About Janel Guinane
She currently serves as a Program Manager of a clinic that assesses individuals with mental health disorders for county treatment services and oversees a homeless day respite center that connects unhoused people with housing, food, and healthcare. Her clinical stance is client-centered, strengths-based, and humanistic, and she often uses Motivational Interviewing to understand each person’s perspective and goals. Janel believes that people are experts in their own lives and that her role is to guide and collaborate rather than to give prescriptive advice.
Her experience includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, eating disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Janel holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she focuses on helping clients identify their objectives, gain clarity, and move toward meaningful changes in their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janel Guinane have?
Janel Guinane has 10 years of experience.
Is Janel Guinane a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 70118.
In which languages does Janel Guinane provide therapy?
Janel Guinane provides therapy in English.
Where is Janel Guinane located?
Janel Guinane is located in California.
How can I work with Janel Guinane as my therapist?
You can work with Janel Guinane through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janel Guinane work with international clients?
Yes, Janel Guinane works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janel Guinane cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s perspective, offering a nonjudgmental environment in which the client’s goals and values steer the work. It helps people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and make choices that align with their priorities. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence about change by eliciting their own motivations and strengths - it is often used with substance use, behavior change, and stages-of-change challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and existing resources, helping clients identify small, concrete changes that lead to progress rather than dwelling on problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janel collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her approach as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and invested in the direction of their care.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from varied locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue work between meetings when helpful. For many people, remote modalities make consistent engagement and practical problem-solving easier to maintain.