Janice Doan, MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan is a clinician who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central approach. She combines practical strategies with a warm, interactive style to help people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Janice holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland, and she brings over 22 years of experience to her practice.

Janice spends substantial time helping people who have experienced domestic violence and other forms of trauma. She also addresses mood disorders, panic and obsessive concerns, and the everyday strains of parenting and relationship conflict. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be used between visits.

Her session style is respectful and nonjudgmental. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs, and treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Therapeutic tools include elements of dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas alongside CBT. That mix lets Janice teach emotion-regulation skills, build awareness of recurring patterns, and challenge unhelpful thoughts. The result is a blend of skills practice and reflective work.

People seeking support for grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, or complicated mood symptoms can expect clear guidance and collaborative planning. Janice aims to support clients through changes and to strengthen coping strategies for life after therapy.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Janice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive concerns. CBT sessions often include homework and step-by-step techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, person-focused conversation. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while they talk through relationship strain, grief, or parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion-regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed; these tools can be especially useful for managing intense feelings and impulsive reactions.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor the mix of techniques over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay aligned with their needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.