Jania Sommers, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jania!

My approach is strength-based, compassion-focused, and mindfulness-focused. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief, particularly specializing in affirming work with queer and trans clients.

My focus

I work with adults aged twenty to eighty. We address anxiety, depression, and grief. I also work with people to affirm gender identity and manage issues around societal oppression related to gender and sexual identity.

My approach

I use strength-based approaches that emphasize enhancing what is already working in your life and amplifying your skills to move forward healthily. I encourage compassion and mindfulness strategies as part of a holistic approach to mental health and wellness.

My communication style

I welcome clients into the therapeutic space, employ reflective listening, and support clients in finding their own solutions to the questions they pose.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe that therapeutic tools and working with the right therapist can provide anyone with a life that makes them happier, safer, and more fulfilled. Everyone has the right to live a life that answers their questions, meets their needs, and keeps their goals within reach.

My goals for you

Some clients arrive with goals already in mind. Others need support in articulating their goals using a collaborative approach. I encourage clients to step slowly into problem-solving to avoid feeling overwhelmed and to feel maximally effective as they work toward their goals.

Our first session

Clients should anticipate a conversation about boundary setting, privacy in the therapeutic relationship, and support from the people in their lives. Their needs, expectations, hopes, and goals should be primary in the first conversation as well.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Mindfulness-Based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Gay

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Racial Justice

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of South Carolina.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jania Sommers