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Melissa Janosek

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Florida, California Accepting Online

West SoMa Not Accepting In-person

Currently accepting new Telehealth clients in California!

Updated June 8, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Life transitions
Work stress
Stress management

Relationship issues
Self-esteem
Attachment issues

Professional statement

Melissa Janosek (she/her) is a licensed clinical therapist based in San Francisco specializing in work with young professionals who are navigating relationships and dating, career and work related stressors, family dynamics and life transitions.

Melissa Janosek completed clinical training at Barry University in Miami, FL in 2005. Her professional pursuits lead her to the Bay Area, a slice of California that she considers home, now having spent the majority of her career working between Oakland and San Francisco. Her clinical orientation encompasses evidence based practices such as CBT, EFT, relational and strengths based modalities to provide an integrated therapy approach that is tailored to your needs. Melissa Janosek brings 20 years of professional experience in the healthcare and mental health industry to her private practice having worked in a variety of settings providing direct clinical services to program development, management and clinical supervision.

For the safety of the community during the pandemic and to increase access for mental health support psychotherapy services have moved online. Clients are able to receive the same high quality care through Telehealth without ever having to commute to an office or look for parking! You will just need a good WiFi connection and a private space to talk to begin. Ideally sessions are held on a weekly basis following a free initial phone consultation for clients based anywhere in California.

Message to clients

I find that it is so imperative to take the time to invest in personal development in order to find out what it is you really want in life and who you truly are. Therapy can provide a space where you may press the pause button to get in touch with how you are really feeling about the important areas in your life and where you may make important discoveries about yourself with a professional who is absolutely rooting for your success.

I believe in creating a nonjudgemental space where you can come as you are- not the perfect, polished version you may feel pressure to be in the world. I bring my own life experience, blended with extensive training and evidence based therapy practices to meet you where you are currently and work together to take you where you want to go. I am passionate about aligning myself with clients to support them through life transitions, achieving work/life balance, coaching around dating and communication skills, assertiveness training, boundaries and goal attainment to name a few! I believe that therapy should be a collaborative process and prioritize working on client identified treatment goals at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

My hope is for clients is that they leave each session feeling empowered and looking forward to the next session!

Specialties

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Melissa Janosek is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $180 (50min)
Sliding scale: $125 - $180
Initial session: $180 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card
Venmo
Zelle

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Every other week
Multiple times a week

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Florida)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 11-7pm
Tue 11-7pm
Wed Closed
Thu 11-7pm
Fri 11-7pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (California)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 9-6pm
Tue 9-6pm
Wed Closed
Thu 9-6pm
Fri 9-5pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

West SoMa practice

888 7th street , 143, San Francisco , California 94107

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 8-5pm
Tue 8-5pm
Wed Closed
Thu 8-5pm
Fri 8-5pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 17 years

Department of Veterans Affairs, LCSW, 2008 - 2022
Columbia Psychiatric Hospital , LCSW , 2004 - 2008
Progress Foundation, LCSW/Program Manager, 2008 - 2008
Bridge Properties , BSW/Program Manager and Counselor , 2003 - 2006

Barry University, MSW, 2005

Licensure

California: 81902

Florida: SW8989

Languages

English