Jana Carroll-Thomas , LISW

Jana Carroll-Thomas brings a blend of clinical training and practical experience to her work, drawing on a Master of Social Work degree from Michigan State University earned in 2004 with honors. She spent 44 years living in Michigan before relocating to Ohio a year ago, a change that reinforced her belief in the growth that comes from stepping outside one’s comfort zone.

Her background includes 19 years in child welfare as both a front-line worker and a supervisor, which has shaped a specialty in child abuse and trauma. She also practiced individual counseling in Michigan for over five years and has supported people facing depression, relationship challenges including domestic violence, self-esteem concerns, LGBTQ issues, anxiety, stress and panic attacks, OCD, and attention-related difficulties. In her current role she supervises work aimed at connecting people living with HIV to the resources they need to thrive.

She holds the LISW credential, which denotes a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and is licensed to practice in Ohio. Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in mindfulness. Clinically she integrates cognitive ideas about how thinking affects choices with humanistic aims of growth and self-actualization, along with holistic practices such as visualization, meditation, and guided imagery. Jana collaborates with each person to set goals and build a treatment plan that fits their needs and preferences. She is not currently accepting new clients.