- CBT based approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal focused work
About Jana
Jana Carroll-Thomas is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio who helps people address sleep and rest concerns alongside other life stresses. She offers a calm, direct style that aims to make sessions feel practical and understandable. Jana speaks plain language and focuses on small, doable steps people can take between meetings.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University in 2004 and practiced individual counseling in Michigan for over five years. Jana also spent 19 years in child welfare as a worker and supervisor, which informs her understanding of trauma and abuse. Her clinical background includes work supporting people living with HIV in program supervision roles.
Jana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation and blends it with humanistic and holistic methods such as mindfulness, visualization, and guided imagery. In session she helps people notice how thoughts affect choices, then builds simple plans to change unhelpful patterns. Goal-setting and a shared treatment plan guide the process.
Her approach is warm and interactive. She emphasizes dignity, sensitivity, and respect, and she says judgment has no place in her work. Conversations are tailored to what each person needs and what actually works for them.
People often begin by naming a small, practical goal. Jana then breaks that goal into manageable steps and practices skills together in session. She encourages progress at a pace that feels doable and supports clients as they try new habits.
How Jana uses CBT and mindfulness in online care
Jana draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so a person can try small changes and measure what helps. This approach is often used for anxiety, insomnia, depression, and stress.She pairs CBT with mindfulness exercises and guided imagery to help people learn calming practices and improve sleep routines. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing skills, while visualization can support relaxation before bedtime.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jana works with each person to set goals and then adapts methods based on what they prefer and what fits their life. She explains options plainly and checks in often to see what is working.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats she currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills at home and bring real-life sleep routines into conversation for practical adjustments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly address?
Areas listed include sleep and rest issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, career worries, and LGBT matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on practical steps, mindfulness, and collaborative goal-setting to change thoughts and behaviors.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of individual counseling experience and 19 years working in child welfare, including supervisory roles related to trauma and abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.