Jana Berhow , LICSW

Jana Berhow is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with more than 25 years of behavioral health experience. Over her career she has supported people facing mental health concerns, substance use issues, or a combination of both, drawing on a broad range of clinical skills to address complex needs.

Her therapeutic presence is warm, direct, and caring, and she works from a person-centered foundation that keeps each individual's priorities at the center of care. Jana selects and combines evidence-informed techniques to match the unique goals and circumstances of the person she is working with, creating a respectful, judgement-free, and supportive space for change.

Her aim is to help people move toward recovery and build more fulfilling lives by addressing the behavioral health challenges that make daily living difficult. Jana emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so that clients can make meaningful progress toward the outcomes they value.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jana Berhow draws on client-centered therapy to keep the person's own goals and values at the forefront of the work, offering a respectful and collaborative stance that helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and can be especially helpful for mood concerns, anxiety, obsessions, and panic-related difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, supporting those coping with trauma reactions, mood shifts, or chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jana will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to integrate care into daily life. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent, ongoing support for a wide range of concerns while accommodating different communication styles and practical constraints.