- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness techniques
- Communication skills
About Janet
Janet Giles is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 21 years of experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and caregiver strain. She also focuses on codependency and communication problems.
Janet has worked in a range of clinical settings and has taught psychology courses as an adjunct professor at National University in their counseling program. Her teaching included Lifespan Development, Child and Adolescent Development, Theories of Personality, and Psychopathology. That background informs how she explains symptoms and normal reactions to stress.
Her practical approach shifts to fit the presenting issue. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client- and strength-based perspectives, and mindfulness interventions. Janet draws on other methods when they appear helpful for a specific concern rather than using a single fixed method.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on skills people can use between meetings. For anger and communication problems she helps clients identify triggers, practice different responses, and build clearer ways to express needs without escalating.
Outside clinical work Janet keeps a creative practice in art, sewing, knitting, and chess. That interest in creativity sometimes appears in sessions as a different way to reflect on feelings and patterns.
How Janet integrates approaches online
Janet commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression because it focuses on concrete skills and practice. She also uses mindfulness interventions to help clients build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity; mindfulness can make it easier to pause before responding when anger rises.She works from client- and strength-based perspectives to identify existing coping skills and expand on them. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative - she and the client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping continuity when schedules change. If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know whether appointments are by video, phone, or another option. Online sessions can make it easier to check in during a break at work, do shorter skill-focused meetings, or avoid travel time while still practicing skills between sessions.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods with a focus on cognitive behavioral work, client and strength-based perspectives, and mindfulness techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings and has also taught psychology courses at National University.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.