Janice Doan , MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan, MD, LCSW-C (MD meaning medical doctor and LCSW-C meaning licensed clinical social worker), brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work in Maryland. She has spent more than a decade focusing on victims of trauma and abuse, with substantial experience supporting people affected by domestic violence. Her caseload includes both children and adults who face challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties, ADHD, and related concerns.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and instead collaborates with each person to develop a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. Janice integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered principles to address emotional regulation, thought patterns, relationship dynamics, and coping skills.

She emphasizes a practical, strengths-based approach that helps clients build skills and insight while honoring their individual experiences. Seeking change can be difficult, and she frames the process as one of empowerment and partnership. For those ready to move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, Janice offers steady guidance and support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Janice Doan

Janice integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their feelings and values while fostering self-direction - it is useful for issues of self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and many mood-related problems. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, trauma-related symptoms, and difficulties managing reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janice works with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure that treatment feels practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of travel or time constraints.