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Jana Pitts

Jana Pitts, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical growth

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15 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered care
  • CBT strategies
  • Goal focused

About Jana

Jana Pitts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and self esteem struggles. She offers steady, practical support for people coping with life changes and trying to feel more grounded. Her approach aims to make moments of overwhelm easier to manage.

With 15 years of clinical experience, Jana blends a warm listening style with practical tools. She centers care on the person in front of her and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when it helps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions include checking what matters most to the client, trying new strategies, and tracking what works between meetings.

She also supports people dealing with codependency, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Conversations focus on clear steps clients can use in daily life, not just ideas discussed in the room.

Jana believes therapy works best when it fits the client’s goals and rhythm. She offers a calm, accountable presence and helps people set realistic goals and practice new habits. Progress is measured in small, steady changes that add up over time.

Her background combines relational perspectives with evidence-based techniques so clients get both understanding and actionable skills. People who want to talk through feelings and learn concrete coping tools may find this approach a good match.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person as a whole and meeting them where they are. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients clarify their values and goals, which can be useful for relationship concerns, grief, or questions about life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches simple experiments and practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns like avoidance or self-criticism.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jana works with clients to see which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She will help try techniques, review what helps, and adjust plans based on real-world results.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins between in-person activities. Specific session formats for this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions allow for flexible scheduling and steady progress while they balance work, family, and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

CodependencyEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jana address in therapy?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses tools clients can apply between sessions.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical practice. That experience informs a blend of relational care and skills-based work.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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