Jana Gumley, LCSW | Therapist in Alaska

Attachment-informed care
Practical tools
Warm and approachable

About Jana

Jana Gumley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and codependency. She brings a calm, approachable presence to sessions and aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences. Her work also covers grief, eating concerns, caregiving stress, and challenges around relationships and life changes.

She uses a conversational, down-to-earth style that focuses on each person’s needs. Jana listens first to understand what matters most, then tailors her approach. Sessions may include practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to manage symptoms day to day.

Jana draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. The goal is to help people notice old patterns, try new responses, and build more choice in their lives.

With four years of clinical experience as an LCSW, Jana has worked with people across the lifespan and different cultural backgrounds. She values collaboration and respects each person’s pace in therapy. Clients can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to work through difficult problems.

If you are weighing therapy for anxiety, trauma, codependency, or life transitions, Jana offers a steady, practical approach. She encourages people who are ready to make a change to take the next step and explore what might help.

Approaches that guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and patterns. It helps people understand why they repeat certain behaviors and provides ways to try new, healthier responses in everyday life.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive space. The therapist reflects what the person says, helping them discover their own goals and solutions rather than prescribing steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jana collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering phone sessions when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and EMDR protocols to a remote setting when appropriate. Ask about format choices during scheduling to find what fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jana help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and codependency. Other areas include grief, eating issues, caregiver stress, and relationship or life change challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first, offers practical tools, and tailors the work to each person.

What is her clinical background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of professional experience. Her work has included a range of concerns across different age groups and cultures.

Where is she licensed and based?

Jana holds an LCSW licensed in Alaska and is listed as practicing from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Jana?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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