Janice Doan , MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan brings 22 years of clinical experience to her work with children, adolescents, and adults in Maryland. She has spent more than a decade supporting survivors of trauma and abuse, with a particular focus on domestic violence, and continues to treat a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and seeks to create a space where clients feel heard and validated. Janice blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy to shape a treatment plan that reflects each person’s unique needs and goals.

Janice holds an MD (medical doctor) and the LCSW-C credential, which denotes her status as a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. She adapts her dialogue and interventions to fit individual circumstances, offering practical skills and emotional support to help clients navigate life transitions, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and trauma recovery.

Seeking change takes courage, and Janice aims to support and empower clients as they take those first steps toward greater well-being. She looks forward to working collaboratively with those who are ready to begin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Janice Doan

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and builds a trusting, collaborative relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead; it is useful for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and stronger coping skills. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often effective for depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and crisis moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Janice works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, try strategies, and tailor methods so treatment aligns with personal goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps determine which combination of techniques will be most helpful over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent guidance, teach coping tools, and support progress between sessions.