Jana Carroll-Thomas

Compassionate, practical support for change

LISW Ohio

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages: English

About Jana

Jana Carroll-Thomas is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and stress.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative process that begins with practical goal-setting and a treatment plan tailored to each person's needs. Her background includes many years in child welfare and supervision, which informs her experience with trauma and abuse-related difficulties.

Jana brings five years of individual counseling experience alongside a long career in child welfare and agency supervision. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University in 2004, graduating with honors, and holds an Ohio LISW credential (OH LISW I.1800932).

Her clinical style is warm and interactive, drawing on mindfulness practices, cognitive techniques, and humanistic principles to help clients develop new ways of thinking and coping. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that integrates visualization, guided imagery, and meditation when appropriate.

Jana values stepping outside comfort zones to foster growth and supports clients through change with compassion and practical tools for daily life.

CBT and Mindfulness Online

Jana uses cognitive behavioral principles to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. She also integrates mindfulness practices, including guided imagery and meditation, which can help increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jana frames this as a collaborative effort. She works with each person to define goals, try different strategies, and adjust techniques based on what works best for their needs and preferences. The plan is shaped together so clients have a clear sense of direction and tools they can use between sessions.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations, and they allow people to access support from their own environments with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jana commonly help with?

She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, and career-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

Her work is collaborative and goal oriented, using cognitive behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness, visualization, and humanistic strategies to help change thinking and coping patterns.

What professional background does she bring?

Jana has five years of individual counseling experience and spent 19 years in child welfare as a worker and supervisor, which shapes her expertise with trauma and abuse.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LISW in Ohio with credential OH LISW I.1800932 and practices from Ohio.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Jana provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English