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As a therapist, Jana works with adults from a variety of different backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations.  She is devoted to helping clients learn how to establish boundaries, communicate assertively, and discover their best self.

Jana provides the following Counseling Services in Katy, TX:

• Trauma/Abuse/PTSD Counseling
• Family Counseling
  
• Couples Therapy
• Addiction Counseling
• Depression Counseling
• Anxiety & Stress Counseling
• Grief & Loss Therapy
• Anger Management Counseling
  

Jana began her counseling practicum experience in January 2011 while working with individual, family and group clients at Innovations Counseling and Consulting in Houston, TX.  After completing her Master of Education degree and earning a temporary Texas license (Licensed Professional Counselor Intern), Jana continued counseling with Innovations Counseling.  In August 2013, she began counseling at West Houston Counseling Center, PLLC under the supervision of Stephanie Legendre, LPC-Supervisor. In 2014, Jana earned her Licensed Professional Counselor license to practice counseling in Texas.

Jana's work within the medical field began after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in 1994. Since graduation Jana spent over ten years in the fields of cytogenetics, clinical laboratory, chromosome analysis, management, recruitment, and marketing.  A family move took her overseas to Indonesia, where she was able to work as a relocation counselor, helping expat families adjust to a new culture. 

Upon returning to the United States, Jana decided to pursue her original career interest of mental health.  Jana has always had a passion for understanding people and wanted to have a more direct impact on others' lives.  In 2009 she returned to school to pursue her Master of Education in Counseling degree at the University of Houston - Victoria.

Jana truly believes that people have the power to make positive changes in their lives; she is committed to helping people move in this direction. It only takes one person to start a cascade of positive changes within a couple or a family.  Within her counseling services, Jana encourages clients to start the process of making their lives what they want them to be now.

Jana has been married since 2002 and has one daughter.   She enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, board games, and walking the family dog. Jana is actively involved in volunteer activities with her church and in her community.

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• Master of Education in Counseling, University of Houston - Victoria
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University - College Station
  

• Texas Counseling Association
  
• International Association of Trauma Professionals
  
• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
• EMDR International Association