Janice Perates

Janice Perates, MSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through their personal challenges. She specializes in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship difficulties, offering tailored therapeutic approaches, including Gestalt and eclectic modalities. With a focus on the present, Janice helps clients become aware of self-defeating attitudes and behaviors that contribute to their distress. When appropriate, she explores childhood experiences to understand the origins of these patterns, guiding clients towards healthier and more satisfying alternatives. Her therapeutic environment is characterized by care, support, and an optimistic outlook, allowing clients to progress at their own pace while leaning into a brighter future. Janice's collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental style ensures that clients feel heard and affirmed at their deepest level. She is well-trained in various areas including addiction therapy, eating disorders, grief, trauma, and smoking cessation, and has a particular affinity for working with teenagers and young adults. Through her expertise, she empowers clients to harness their creativity and strengths in crafting the lives they desire.