I am blessed to have a job that gives me the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. The therapeutic relationship I build with each client is a special gift that I handle with care. Each connection is important because it has the power to heal someone’s life. I am privileged to hear each precious and unique story, witness remarkable courage and be in the presence of inspiring people.

I believe in collaborating with clients to help them feel empowered to build on their strengths and attain the goals they are striving for in life. This approach allows me to walk with the client and not ahead of them. I value the use of traditional and creative approaches in the therapeutic process in order to help clients manage life’s challenges more effectively.

Prior to my work in the helping profession, I worked in the public relations industry for 8 years for corporations such as The Ritz-Carlton and NBC Universal. Through my experiences in the corporate world, I have practiced and shared tools for self-care and stress management to help people in challenging work environments. This piloted me to pursue a career in Psychology and focus on broader issues effecting people in other areas of life. I went on to pursue my MA in Counseling Psychology and began working on cases for the County of L.A. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Through my experience with DCFS cases, I came to a greater understanding of the complexity of child and adolescent issues in the broader scope of the family system.

My fluency in Spanish and first hand experience with the Latino culture enables me to work effectively with San Gabriel Valley’s Latino community as well as many other diverse cultures.

Treatment Area: Individual, couples & family therapy

Ethnicity: Any, Latino

Languages: Spanish & English

Treatment Modalities: Integrative approach utilizing traditional therapies such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems and other postmodern therapies including Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy.

Treatment Ages: All

All Specialties: Adolescence, Relationships, Career Challenges and Stress, Immigration, Life Transitions GLBT Issues, Spiritual Issues, Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management.

Fees: Sliding Scale Fees

Payment options: Cash or Checks accepted

Accepting new clients: Yes

Professional title: Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (supervised by Dr. Allen Holmquist)

Degrees: MA in Counseling Psychology, BA in Communication and English

Office Hours: Weekdays (days & evenings)

Professional Organizations: California Association of Marriage Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Contact Information:
The Place Within,
248 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016

Phone:(626) 359-4330

Email: janel.gonzalez75@yahoo.com