- 31 years experience
- Strengths-based approach
- Focus on recovery
About Janet
Janet Natale is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three decades of clinical experience in California. She has worked in private practice, school settings, and community programs. Janet helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, and major life changes.
Her background includes counseling individuals, couples, and families, and providing services for youth involved in foster care. She has supported people with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and challenges related to identity and sexual orientation. Janet also lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among her focus areas.
Janet takes a strength-based, motivational approach. She looks for what already works for a person and helps build on those resources. Her style is practical and direct; she guides people to notice patterns that get in the way and to try different strategies for change.
She uses several approaches in her work, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. These methods shape how she structures sessions and the kinds of skills she offers.
Janet believes asking for help is a sign of strength. She aims to help people gain clearer awareness, learn coping tools, and make choices that lead to a more purposeful life. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her practical, collaborative style fits their needs.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects their experience back. This approach helps people feel heard and clarify their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can help with mood instability and overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She often mixes elements from different approaches so sessions match what a person wants to accomplish.
The original biography does not specify the online session formats she offers, so confirm available options before booking. In general, working remotely can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and enable brief check-ins when needed. It can also support continuity of care after relocation or during disruptions. Licensed professionals tailor online sessions to practical needs such as shorter check-ins, focused skills practice, or regular weekly appointments to help clients make steady progress.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strength-based and motivational, focusing on practical steps and building on what already helps a person.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Janet has 31 years of experience across private practice, school-based therapy, and community programs for adults and adolescents.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a California LMFT working in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.