Janice Doan , MD, LCSW-C

Janice Doan is a Maryland-based licensed clinician with 22 years of experience supporting children and adults through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She holds an MD (medical doctor) and an LCSW-C, which identifies her as a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. Over more than a decade she has focused on working with victims of trauma and abuse, including survivors of domestic violence, and she brings that long-standing experience to her current practice.

Doan works with clients who face depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, and other life stressors. Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels when collaborating with those she serves. Clinically, she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered principles to tailor conversation and treatment plans to each person’s specific strengths and needs.

She emphasizes individualized care, adapting interventions to fit unique situations and goals. Janice Doan encourages and supports clients who are ready to pursue meaningful change, offering guidance and empowerment throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches offered in online care

Janice Doan draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's priorities guide sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s strengths to address issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and structured, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach in her toolkit, offering skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and patterns that affect relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Janice Doan works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods so therapy fits each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care and practical skill-building from locations that work for them while maintaining the therapeutic relationship with licensed professionals and therapists.