Janet Natale, LMFT

Janet Natale is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 31 years of experience. She practices in California and brings decades of work across private practice, schools, and community programs. Janet focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

She works with individuals, couples, and caregivers to tackle emotional disorders, grief, and parenting challenges. Her experience includes supporting youth and families involved with foster care and addressing issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also provides care around aging and geriatric issues as part of her broader focus areas.

Janet uses a strength-based, motivational style. She helps people identify their own resources and the obstacles that get in the way. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on building skills and clearer communication.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, and she shapes sessions to fit the person in front of her. People can expect a collaborative process where therapist and client set realistic goals and adjust strategies over time.

Janet encourages reaching out as a positive step toward change. She frames seeking help as a sign of strength and works to increase awareness and practical knowledge to support healthier daily living.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people name their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help with strong emotions and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Janet will talk with each person about goals and daily challenges and then recommend one or a mix of methods. Decisions are made together so the plan fits mood, relationships, and what feels doable for the client.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth and work well for brief check-ins, while others support longer, full-session conversations when needed. Discuss scheduling and format with the therapist to find what fits your routine and goals.