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LMFT

Janet Giles, LMFT

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Janet

Janet Giles is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 21 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She welcomes individuals seeking support for life transitions, loss, or ongoing emotional challenges and adapts her work to each person’s priorities and strengths.

Her background includes work across diverse clinical settings and teaching psychology courses as an adjunct professor in a counseling program, where she led classes such as Lifespan Development, Child and Adolescent Development, Theories of Personality, and Psychopathology.

Janet draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client- and strength-based practices, and mindfulness techniques, and she brings creativity from her interests in art, sewing, knitting, and chess into the process when helpful. Janet emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a comfortable, supportive space for exploration and growth.

Prospective clients will find a practical, compassionate clinician who tailors interventions to the issue at hand and collaborates on realistic steps toward improved well-being.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Janet commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates mindfulness-based techniques that teach present-moment awareness, breathing and grounding strategies to help manage emotional reactivity and promote calm.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the collaborative process. Janet works with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most useful, and adjust interventions over time so treatment fits the person’s needs, values, and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with this practice is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer practical flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue between in-person commitments, and make it easier to access care from different locations within California. Licensed professionals can tailor session types to match communication preferences and the work being done, helping clients balance therapy with everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, anger, self esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related communication or codependency struggles.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client- and strength-based work and mindfulness interventions, adapting methods to the specific issue and client preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janet has 21 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings and also has experience teaching psychology and counseling courses at the adjunct professor level.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 46298.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Janet can help with

Janet Giles works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and depression.

Janet works with parenting, relationship issues, victims of abuse and domestic violence, and anxiety.

Experience and training

Janet is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 21 years of clinical experience.