Janet Lengsfelder, LMFT
Therapist in California
Janet Lengsfelder is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience.
- License 36041 · California Expires February 2027
- NPI 1407470446 · national registry
- Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English
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About Janet
Janet Lengsfelder is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. She blends practical care with emotional work to help people handle stress, grief, anxiety, relationship strains, and life transitions. Her background as a nurse informs a grounded approach to healing the whole person.
She draws on approaches that focus on attachment, emotions, and communication. In sessions she helps people notice recurring life themes and patterns that shape how they respond to stress.
Background and approach
That often leads to clearer choices and a stronger sense of self. Janet uses tools from client-centered work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people feel heard and to open up new ways of connecting. She also incorporates mind-body awareness strategies to reduce panic and ease intense emotions.
The Gottman Method is part of her practice for addressing communication and connection issues. Her early nursing career shaped a practical focus on recovery and resilience. She sees therapy as a collaborative process where small shifts build steady change.
Janet invites clients to take manageable risks to live more fully and to find moments of joy amid difficulty. She welcomes conversations about parenting stress, caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns, addiction, and end-of-life worries. Janet aims to guide people toward more manageable perspectives on pain, loss, and disappointment.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 36041 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1407470446 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janet lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Janet names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Janet names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Janet’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Janet uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early bonds affect current relationships; this approach highlights patterns in feeling and connection and can help with trust, commitment issues, and intimacy concerns. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and sit with strong emotions so they can shift how they respond in stressful moments. Client-centered therapy is another strand of her work, which means sessions focus on listening, acceptance, and helping each person find their own path forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Janet collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, and then tries methods that fit those needs. She checks in and adjusts the focus as progress and challenges arise so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and emotion-focused work. Phone sessions can be a good option when a quick check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and caregiving strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Janet blends client-centered listening with Emotionally-Focused and attachment-based approaches to help people notice patterns and change how they relate to emotions and others.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 25 years of experience and began her career as a nurse, which contributes to a practical, recovery-oriented perspective on emotional healing.
Where is she licensed and based?
Janet is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the subscription and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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