- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
- Workplace wellbeing
About Janet
Janet Bein-Hickey is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and big life transitions. Janet also offers coaching for workplace concerns and career wellbeing. Her manner is calm and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Janet creates a space where people can speak honestly about what matters to them. She listens without judgment and works with each person to clarify goals. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent, and on building small changes that add up over time.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that centers the person’s experience and on motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. Janet also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns from the past, and internal family systems to help people understand different parts of themselves.
She has supported people through caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, and midlife shifts. Workplace issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns are also areas she commonly addresses.
Janet is licensed in California as an LMFT. She conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. The therapy subscription can be canceled at any time if circumstances change.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s own goals. The therapist reflects what you say and supports you in finding your own solutions, which can help with relationship struggles and self-esteem issues.Motivational interviewing helps people find the motivation to make changes. It uses gentle questions and collaboration to strengthen commitment, which can be useful for life transitions and workplace challenges.
Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and early experiences that shape current behavior. This approach can help when someone wants to understand why they keep repeating the same relationship or communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences, and then recommend a path that fits. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is tight, or avoid travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use the approaches above effectively in remote work, and sessions are shaped to match each person's daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace issues, postpartum depression, and family of origin matters.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and nonjudgmental with a practical focus. Sessions aim to clarify goals and identify small, doable steps between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Janet brings 25 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and life transition issues.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.