Jana Grooms , LCPC, LMHC

Jana Grooms is a licensed therapist with 22 years of clinical experience, practicing in both Florida and Illinois and holding the credentials LCPC and LMHC. LCPC denotes a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LMHC denotes a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she also holds specialized certifications including Certified Trauma Treatment Professional, ART trained clinician (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), and MCAP which indicates a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional.

She works with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, parenting, and career concerns. Her approach is trauma-informed and individualized, drawing from cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, mind-body practices, and targeted interventions such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy when appropriate. She describes her style as warm, steady, and non-judgmental, offering a space where clients can speak honestly without pressure.

Jana emphasizes practical tools alongside emotional processing, helping clients develop coping skills to feel more grounded and regain a sense of control. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and progressing at a pace that feels manageable. Prospective clients can learn about her credentials and methods to see whether her background aligns with their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jana integrates evidence-informed methods to address emotional and behavioral concerns while offering care remotely. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; it helps with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and relational healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping under pressure.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Jana collaborates with clients to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adapting strategies as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.