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Jana Grooms

Compassionate, experienced therapist for complex challenges

About Jana

Jana Grooms helps people navigate a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses areas such as attachment issues, codependency, body image, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, abandonment and adoption matters, family of origin dynamics, and compassion fatigue.

Jana brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work and holds credentials as an LCPC and an LMHC, licensed in Florida and Illinois with licence numbers IL LCPC 180.006514 and FL LMHC MH17506. Her therapeutic manner is warm, steady, and nonjudgmental, creating space for clients to explore difficult feelings without pressure.

She draws on several evidence-informed methods including attachment-based approaches, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and existential therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions often combine practical coping skills with deeper exploration of patterns rooted in relationships and life meaning.

Jana emphasizes collaboration, meeting clients where they are and pacing work to match comfort and goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence current emotional responses and interpersonal expectations, helping clients explore how attachment styles affect trust, intimacy, and sense of safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood instability and strong emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and often evolves during therapy. Jana will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, combining techniques from different models when that better fits the person’s concerns and pace of change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different settings. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and DBT techniques to work effectively through remote formats while tailoring sessions to each client’s comfort and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jana address in therapy?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar, ADHD, and many related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, steady, and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating a space where clients can be honest and explore feelings without pressure.
What is her professional background and experience?
Jana has 22 years of clinical experience and brings training across trauma work, addictions, and multiple therapy modalities to her practice.
Which credentials and locations apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials with licence details IL LCPC 180.006514 and FL LMHC MH17506 and practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in any languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.