About Janett
Janett Lopez-Inayama is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those facing low mood or self-doubt. Janett speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Her work centers on listening to each person’s story and building on their strengths. She treats stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and issues with self-esteem.
Background and approach
Janett also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and loneliness. In sessions she helps clients name what’s happening, break problems into manageable parts, and practice new ways of coping. She guides people through communication challenges, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
She has experience assisting with post-traumatic stress and the emotional effects of gender dysphoria. Janett believes change begins with small, steady steps and clear goals. She works with people to try strategies that fit their daily life and values.
Her approach balances practical tools with attention to feelings and meaning. People who prefer straightforward guidance and a strengths-based view may find her style helpful. She provides sessions in English and offers several online formats to make therapy fit a busy life.
Practical approaches and online care
Janett uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete strategies and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for managing anxiety and stress through paced breathing, problem solving, and gradual exposure to feared situations. These steps help reduce distress and increase confidence when facing daily triggers.Another approach focuses on mood and motivation by identifying unhelpful thinking and small behavioral changes. This method breaks large goals into tiny, doable actions and tracks progress to restore energy and self-esteem. It can be useful for people struggling with low mood, grief, or loss of interest in activities.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. Clients collaborate on pace and focus so therapy fits their needs and values.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make it easier to keep regular sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face work when interaction matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, between-session problem solving, or ongoing accountability. These options help therapy fit around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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