Jan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She brings deep expertise in helping clients navigate a wide range of life challenges including family and marital conflict, peer and school difficulties, workplace stress, separation and loss, chronic illness, and disabilities. Jan also specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD.

Therapeutic Approach

Jan approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective that focuses on building resiliency and fostering positive change. Her work is grounded in warmth, compassion, and collaboration. Each treatment plan is carefully tailored to the individual needs and unique characteristics of every client.

She integrates creative modalities and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients develop new skills, strengthen coping strategies, and reach meaningful goals. When working with adolescents, Jan partners closely with parents to help them understand their child’s experiences, support growth, and strengthen family relationships. Additionally, Jan's background in OT (Occupational Therapy) creates a unique holistic approach which combines both emotional regulation and insight oriented therapy and improving daily functioning and participation in meaningful activities.  The goal is to translate insight into action.

Education and Training

Jan earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland and holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Indiana University. She has completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy.