Jana Grooms, LCPC, LMHC

Jana Grooms is a licensed therapist practicing in Florida and Illinois with 22 years of clinical experience. She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials, is a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional, has training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and carries the MCAP credential (Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional).

Her approach is trauma-informed and tailored to each person, combining evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused work, and mind-body practices. Jana integrates ART when appropriate to help people process distressing memories and emotional triggers in a more accelerated, gentle way. She aims to create a steady, compassionate therapeutic presence so people can explore difficult feelings without pressure or judgment.

Jana works with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress, grief, addictions, and major life transitions. She emphasizes practical tools alongside emotional processing, meeting each person where they are and moving at a pace that feels right. Her goal is to help people regain a sense of grounding and build toward the life they want with respect, empathy, and clinically informed methods.

Attachment, client-centered care, and CBT delivered online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections influence current emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment needs, repair relationship patterns, and build healthier ways of relating to others.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the individual's experience, offering an empathic, non-directive environment that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges by prioritizing the client's perspective and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and pairs well with other techniques for a comprehensive plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jana collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider symptom patterns, life context, and treatment priorities to tailor an individualized plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a location that works for the client.