- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness tools
About Jana
Jana Gumley is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Alaska with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She also helps with relationship and parenting concerns, grief, eating and body-image issues, and struggles related to caregiving and chronic illness.
Jana uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. She emphasizes listening first and then helping people name what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and making space to process difficult memories and feelings.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and shift thought patterns that keep people stuck. Attachment-based ideas guide work on how early relationships shape current reactions and connections. EMDR may be offered when trauma memories are a central concern.
Jana also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety, emotional regulation, and grounding during strong feelings. Client-centered principles shape the way she collaborates with people, prioritizing their goals and pace. Together, therapist and client set concrete tasks and check progress between meetings.
She has supported people dealing with substance use, suicidal thoughts, self-harm history, and life adjustments after moves or relationship changes. Jana’s practice reflects work with varied backgrounds and life stages. If considering sessions, confirm current scheduling and format options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect present reactions. Online sessions can use conversation and reflection to notice these patterns and practice new ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this often includes shared worksheets, thought records, and homework that translate well to remote sessions. EMDR addresses distressing memories by combining focused recall with bilateral stimulation; when EMDR is used, the therapist guides the process step by step and adapts techniques for a remote setting.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps identify whether CBT, attachment-focused conversations, EMDR, or mindfulness practices are most useful for each concern.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, enabling shorter check-ins around a work break, or allowing sessions without being on camera when that helps. Ask about exact scheduling, session length, and technical needs when arranging a first meeting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, grief, eating and body-image problems, caregiving and chronic illness concerns, and related life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens to what matters and then uses practical steps such as CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and attachment-focused conversations to help clarify thinking and options.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with a variety of concerns and age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Alaska and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the region she serves.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check current pricing details before booking.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.