- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness practice
About Janet
Janet Lengsfelder is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, grief, parenting pressures, and addiction concerns. Janet draws on her nursing background and long clinical career to help clients manage strong emotions and practical life problems.
She began as a nurse and moved into therapy to address emotional as well as physical healing. Her training includes graduate study and three years of Gestalt therapy training, which shaped how she listens for patterns in a person’s life. Janet uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, the Gottman approach, and mindfulness tools in her work.
In sessions she helps people notice recurring themes and attachment patterns that affect how they relate to others and to themselves. She guides clients to recognize triggers and to practice different ways of responding. That often reduces moments of panic and turns overwhelming feelings into more manageable sadness or disappointment.
Janet supports people working through caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, codependency, and family of origin issues. She also addresses communication breakdowns, commitment and control issues, and intimacy-related struggles. Her combination of clinical experience and a nursing background informs both practical coping strategies and emotional exploration.
She asks direct questions and challenges clients to try new ways of living. The focus is on strengthening a clearer sense of self so daily stresses are less destabilizing. Clients who want straightforward, experience-based guidance will find a practitioner rooted in many years of clinical work.
How EFT and attachment work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping patterns of emotion and interaction. It helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and try new ways of responding in relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current reactions and closeness. It helps people understand triggers tied to attachment and build steadier ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals, helping people lead the direction of their work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process begins in the first sessions and continues as progress and challenges appear.
Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose sessions that match a quieter part of the day. The exact session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, since current options are listed during the sign-up process. Licensed professionals can still use EFT and attachment-based tools effectively through remote sessions to focus on emotions, patterns, and practical coping skills.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Janet works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, addictions, trauma and related family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches, plus elements of the Gottman method and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including a background in nursing and advanced therapy training.
Which credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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