- Warm and down-to-earth
- Practical tools
- Focus on relationships
About Jana
Jana Gumley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Alaska who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges tied to identity and relationships. She also addresses depression, self-esteem, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and money and financial issues among other life stresses. Her approach aims to make hard conversations feel manageable and grounded.
Jana brings four years of clinical experience and a warm, down-to-earth manner. She meets people where they are and listens closely to what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on judgment.
Her style is collaborative and flexible. Jana draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused ideas, EMDR, and mindfulness practices and adapts them to each person's needs. She uses straightforward language and concrete tools so people can try out changes between meetings.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, substance use, chronic illness and pain, eating and body image issues, abandonment and attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and coping with life changes like divorce or disaster.
Jana supports people across different life stages and cultural backgrounds. Sessions center on building stronger coping skills, clearer communication, and more stable emotional responses. To begin, she asks about goals and practical barriers so work can fit into each person’s daily life.
How Jana’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. In sessions this looks like talking through patterns that show up in relationships and practicing new ways of responding to stress and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, centers on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided memory processing to reduce the intensity of painful memories and related symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jana collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She explains options, tries techniques together, and adjusts the plan as the work evolves. If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. Some approaches translate well to remote work and can be adapted to shorter check-ins or focused skill-building between sessions. Talk with Jana about practical needs and scheduling so sessions can work with everyday life.Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly address?
Jana helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and financial stress among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. She listens closely and uses practical exercises and conversation to help people apply changes in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jana has four years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings with a range of concerns and populations.
What credential and region does Jana practice in?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm fees and scheduling details during the intake process.
How do I get started with Jana?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.