- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and attachment
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jana
Jana Gumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Alaska with four years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career changes, compassion fatigue and related struggles. Jana also notes focused work around abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and co-occurring concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens first, then helps people name what feels most pressing. Sessions aim to make space for honest conversation about what happened and how it still affects day-to-day life. Jana uses practical tools and conversation rather than abstract theory alone.
Jana draws from a mix of methods to fit the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships influence current reactions. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when those methods suit a person's needs.
People can expect a calm, down-to-earth presence that encourages straightforward work on painful topics. Jana describes herself as approachable and open-minded, and she adapts methods to a person’s situation rather than following one fixed plan.
Her background includes clinical practice across ages and cultures, and life experience in military-connected family life. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when past hurt shows up as fear of abandonment or mistrust in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep guilt and shame active and uses practical exercises to try new responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. Treatment can shift over time if something is not helping or if the person's needs change. Confirm available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Different methods can also be adapted for remote sessions - mindfulness practices and CBT worksheets translate well to video or phone appointments, and EMDR has remote adaptations a clinician can explain. Overall, online sessions are used to help people keep therapy practical and doable alongside everyday responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame issues does she help with?
She works with guilt and shame tied to relationships, past trauma, family dynamics, faith, and personal choices among other related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of shame from childhood?
She uses attachment-based ideas and conversations to look at how early relationships still shape feelings today and to slowly reframe those patterns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down-to-earth and approachable, focusing on honest conversation and practical tools rather than abstract language.
What are her qualifications and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska and practices with four years of clinical experience.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.