About Jane
Jane Winston Doman is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She aims to create a kind, straightforward space where clients can talk through what matters most to them and set practical goals.
She chose a helping career later in life and completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 1993. That life experience shapes how she listens and partners with people who are facing big changes, grief, or caregiving strains.
Background and approach
She has about 10 years of professional experience as an LMFT working in community mental health and independent practice. In clinical work she uses an integrated approach. That means sessions might include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, mindfulness practices to calm the body, or conversations about meaning and values from an existential perspective.
She also draws on approaches for couples and family concerns when relevant to the individual's goals. Common concerns she helps with include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem, grief, caregiver stress, relationship and family issues, and life transitions. She also addresses specific areas like abandonment, codependency, phobias, and end-of-life matters.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with each person to identify small steps and coping strategies that fit their day-to-day life. Sessions are aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and understanding each person's perspective; it helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to notice the body and breath, which can lower stress and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest strategies to try together. It is normal to adjust methods over time until the best fit is found.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging let clients share updates, try brief skills between sessions, and keep work moving forward on a flexible schedule. These options make therapy more accessible for people balancing caregiving, work, or other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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