Jana Gumley , LCSW

Jana Gumley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska (AK LCSW 138536) who brings four years of clinical experience supporting people across the lifespan. She has worked with teens through older adults and across cultural backgrounds, and has lived in multiple parts of the country while partnered with a member of the military and raising two children. Her practice has most often involved helping people navigate anxiety and depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, early life and sexual traumas, substance use concerns, life adjustments, and relationship challenges.

Jana’s therapeutic style is warm, down-to-earth, and approachable. She meets each person with an open mind and a compassionate stance, creating a space where individuals feel accepted and able to explore difficult material. She tailors care to the unique needs of each person, drawing from a range of methods to fit the situation rather than following a single protocol. Favorite techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Jana values the healing potential of therapy and acknowledges the courage it takes to seek support. She aims to partner with clients to help them clarify goals, build coping skills, and work through painful experiences at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, focusing on the person’s own perspective and strengths to guide change. This approach helps people build self-understanding and trust in their own decision making, and it can be especially useful for relationship, life transition, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning through targeted skills and practice.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity. When appropriate, it can support recovery from early life trauma, sexual trauma, and other distressing experiences by helping the brain reprocess upsetting material.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to explore goals, symptoms, and preferences, and adapt techniques as progress is made. In online sessions, this collaborative exploration continues without interruption.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which add flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, accessible care while tailoring session style and frequency to each person’s needs.