Jane Winston Doman , LMFT

Jane Winston Doman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who turned to a helping profession after a midlife career change. She returned to school as an older student and earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 1993, a decision she describes as challenging but deeply rewarding. Jane understands how difficult it can be to make life changes and to ask for support along the way, and she brings that perspective to her work with adults, couples, older adults, and adult children caring for a parent.

Her clinical background includes work in community mental health, where she supported older adults and caregivers navigating stress and existential concerns. She has worked individually and with families, and values the privilege of building trusting, supportive relationships with the people she serves. Jane emphasizes a warm, caring atmosphere while helping clients gain insight and encouraging growth and healing.

Therapeutic work with Jane is collaborative - she partners with clients to identify coping strategies and practical steps that align with their goals. Her approach is integrated and draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Family Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Jane holds the credential LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jane Winston Doman integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a range of concerns and adapts them to online care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the client’s own process of self-discovery - it can be especially helpful for grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and building coping capacity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and phobias and to develop practical skills for managing stress. The Gottman Method emphasizes communication skills, conflict management, and building connection, making it a practical choice for couples and family relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jane will work collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, support continuity during life changes, and make it easier for caregivers or older adults to participate. These options can increase accessibility and convenience while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented work tailored to each client.