Janice Doan

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life challenges

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Janice

Janice Doan is a licensed clinical social worker with an MD and LCSW-C and more than two decades of professional experience in mental health care.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a cognitive-behavioral framework alongside client-centered and dialectical-behavioral methods, shaping treatment plans to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse.

Her background includes over ten years working specifically with victims of trauma and domestic violence, and she sees both children and adults for a wide range of concerns such as parenting challenges, grief, relationship and family problems, obsessive-compulsive issues, panic, and bipolar conditions. Janice prioritizes respectful, sensitive, and non-stigmatizing care and adapts therapeutic dialogue to each person’s needs.

Clients can expect a warm and interactive style that focuses on empowerment and practical skills alongside emotional processing. Based in Maryland, she brings 22 years of clinical practice to every case and aims to support people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Janice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often focused on developing practical skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening, respect, and collaboration so clients feel understood while exploring goals and values. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of therapy, and Janice works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors plans rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, adjusting techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access care from Maryland without travel, while still focusing on practical skill building and emotional support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janice treat?

She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting difficulties, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, anger, and relationship and family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques, delivered in a warm, interactive, and non-stigmatizing manner focused on practical skills and emotional support.

What is her professional background and experience?

Janice has 22 years of experience in mental health care, including more than ten years working with victims of trauma and domestic violence.

Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?

She is credentialed as MD, LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 15251 and practices in Maryland.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English