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Jana Gumley

Jana Gumley, LCSW

Therapist in Alaska

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Warm and down-to-earth
  • Evidence-informed methods
  • Goal-focused work

About Jana

Jana Gumley is an LCSW who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and stress. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, eating and body image concerns, and career or life transitions. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things.

She brings four years of clinical experience to her practice and has worked with people across different ages and cultural backgrounds. Jana approaches each person with curiosity and compassion. She focuses on creating a comfortable space where people can speak openly and look closely at patterns that cause pain.

Jana tailors her work to the individual’s needs. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She blends mindfulness strategies to help people manage stress and build present-moment skills.

She also draws from attachment-based ideas to examine how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses. For people with traumatic memories, she includes approaches that target processing and integration of painful experiences.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and small, doable steps. Jana emphasizes collaboration and helps people set realistic plans for change.

If you are looking for a clinician in Alaska who speaks English and offers a calm, respectful approach, selecting the Start Therapy button begins the matching process. You will complete a short questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

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How Jana Uses Therapy Methods Online

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand why they respond a certain way in close relationships and to loss or abandonment. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new, practical behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jana discusses goals and preferences with each person and then tries methods that fit their needs. She adapts tools over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable for the client.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins on a work break or eliminating travel time. It can also make it simpler to use visual tools like worksheets or guided mindfulness during a meeting. Licensed professionals often combine approaches to match what a person needs, and Jana aims to do this collaboratively so sessions work for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jana commonly address?

Jana works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship struggles, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, and many related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and approachable with a focus on clear goals. She aims to make people feel comfortable so they can talk openly and try practical changes.

What is her background and experience?

She holds an LCSW and has four years of clinical experience working with diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Alaska and practices with that credential in mind.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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