Janet Bein-Hickey , LMFT

Janet Bein-Hickey is a California-licensed therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience. She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a designation that reflects training in working with individuals, couples, and families to address emotional and relational challenges.

She has supported people facing relationship difficulties, coping with grief and loss, struggles with motivation and self-esteem, and major life changes. Clients work with her to explore feelings, clarify goals, and build the confidence needed to move forward.

Janet emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be expressed honestly. She recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a happier, more fulfilling life and aims to offer steady support and empowerment throughout each client’s journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janet Bein-Hickey works from approaches that emphasize the client’s voice and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and reflecting the client’s experience back to them, which helps people clarify their values and make decisions during times of change. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own reasons for change, often useful for boosting motivation and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janet collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as work progresses so the client feels involved and supported.

Online therapy with Janet is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for each person.