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Janine Gonzalez

Janine Gonzalez, LCSW, CSW

Therapist · Florida · 28+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW18534
License (Colorado)
LCSW · No. CSW00001095
License (New Mexico)
LCSW · No. SWB-2023-1072
License (Nevada)
LCSW · No. 11416-C
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC06318600
NPI
1457590291

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  • Values-based work
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Aging and caregiver focus

About Janine

Janine Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of experience. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and practical support for change. Janine believes people hold the answers to their own lives and offers steady guidance to help them find those solutions.

She uses straightforward methods that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Sessions focus on small, useful steps people can take between meetings. Janine listens for what matters most and helps clients build habits that match their values.

Her work also covers relationship concerns, family and parenting stress, grief, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver strain. She supports people facing life transitions, hospice and end-of-life questions, or the specific challenges that come with aging and geriatric issues. Communication problems, attachment concerns, and anger are often part of the things she addresses.

Janine draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She tailors techniques to practical goals like reducing panic attacks, managing obsessive thoughts, or improving daily routines.

She practices in Florida and works in English. The first sessions are about understanding what a person wants to change and agreeing on clear next steps. Janine aims to make therapy a steady, manageable part of life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey

Languages

English

How Janine’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood. This style helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult emotions or life shifts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches techniques to reduce panic, compulsions, or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janine will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts strategies over time so sessions stay practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with the same therapist while managing caregiving duties or life transitions. Ask about specific options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janine commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Other areas include grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, and caregiver stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Janine uses a practical, person-centered style that focuses on values and actionable steps. Sessions aim to build manageable habits and solve everyday problems.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 28 years of clinical experience working with a diverse range of concerns and complex issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started if I want to work together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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