Janet Hasson, LCSW

Janet’s practice is grounded in the belief that each person holds the capacity for growth and resilience. At the heart of her work, Janet believes that the quality of our relationships are central to our emotional well-being. During therapy, Janet will provide a safe and supportive space to explore patterns, deepen self-awareness, and safely try out new ways of being.

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Janet has successfully helped clients navigating:

 

• Anxiety and panic (including perfectionism, people pleasing, overthinking, and compulsive tendencies)

• Depression

• Adult children of dysfunctional families

• Neurodiversity, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD

• Relationship challenges related to neurodiverse/neurotypical couples

• Stress, burnout, overwhelm, and major life transitions

• Relationship challenges, including intimacy issues and communication challenges

• Family dynamics, including parent/adult child relationships and reconciliation after estrangement/low contact

• Parenting, including parenting high-needs kids, teenagers, and adult children

• Divorce and co-parenting

• Perimenopause/menopause

• Empty nest 

• Body image issues and disordered eating

• Issues of midlife, aging, and mortality

• Chronic illness and medical trauma

• Being a highly sensitive person (HSP)

• Low self-esteem and self-worth issues

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Janet believes in individualizing therapy based on your needs, personality, goals, and experiences. She listens closely, with curiosity and care, and will pull holistically from various frameworks and evidenced-based approaches to tailor your work together in a way that honors your unique needs, personality, and goals. Janet's eclectic and integrative approach allows for flexibility in meeting your needs. Some of the modalities that she incorporates most are:

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• Relational

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Attachment theory

• Emotionally Focused Therapy

• Imago

• Gottman

• Internal Family Systems (IFS; "parts work")

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Self-regulation (and co-regulation for couples)

• Sensory processing

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Janet says, "At the heart of my practice is the belief that change happens in the context of a safe and trusting relationship. I always strive to bring warmth, curiosity, and deep respect into every session, with the goal being to create a space where you feel truly seen and supported. It is from that space that we will work together to help move you forward on a path to feeling better and achieving your goals. You deserve to feel balanced, empowered, connected, and resilient."

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Janet also holds additional certifications in school social work, child development, infant mental health, and nutrition and wellness counseling. She utilizes this comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, and social emotional needs of those she works with in order
to promote positive outcomes. When working with couples, Janet’s style is warm and empathic, honoring each person’s experience, while offering important feedback to promote deeper understanding, connection, and positive change.

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Some books Janet enjoys related to therapy are: Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown.

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Janet is a California native and lives there with her husband and kids. She enjoys reading, spending quality time with family and friends, going to concerts and plays, and outdoor activities.