Hello! My name is Jan Ricks and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. I recently moved back to Florida from Northern Kentucky where I lived for 16 years. I taught at the University of Cincinnati in the School of Social Work and when I retired (as an Emeritus Professor) we moved back to Florida. I am now focused on living my dream of providing therapy. I have been a Professional Social Worker for over 30 years, and I also have over 10 years of professional therapy work experience. I have experience working with many different populations including individuals and families, to inclued teens and adults: the elderly the LGBTQ+ community including any gender variant person (Transgender, Intersex...). I have extensive experience helping people move forward in a productive way. I have worked with people experiencing life changes, grief and loss, women's issues, and many other life challenges. I have traveled to many places in the State of Ohio and Florida, conducting workshops for the employees of the State who required recertification. I have also conducted workshops and classes for private agencies providing education about Transgender, Gay, Lesbian and Intersex communities. I recently taught at the University of Central Florida as an Online instructor in the MSW program for the School of Social Work. After leaving the University of Central Florida I began working as a therapist at Better Help. I truly enjoy my work and have found online therapy to be very effective. It offers many opportunities that are not available in an office setting.
Most important is I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and the power of change, and I also believe that people have many strengths that will help them overcome challenges they are facing. I utilize a variety of therapeutic methods including Cognitive-Behavior therapy to help create the change that people need. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of creating that change. I am here to support you in that process. I also want to say that a therapist must be a good fit and I understand that reaching out can be difficult. I encourage you to take the leap! I look forward to meeting you!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
OH LISW I.0600028-SUPV
FL LCSW SW6816
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I’ve had many therapists in my life and Janice is one of the very best I’ve ever had. She is empathetic and understanding but also very intelligent and challenges me in the exact ways that I need it. I’m so thankful I found her.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Janice for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Janice is amazing !! Always checks on me and makes sure I am doing ok . Gives great tools to help you along your healing process. She also helps you look at things another way too which really helps!!
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Janice for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's compassionate.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Janice for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I had an incredibly positive experience Janice. Her compassionate approach, deep understanding, and effective strategies helped me navigate challenges with greater resilience. I appreciated her commitment to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for me to explore and grow. I highly recommend Janice and her expertise and support.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Janice for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
We are just starting out, however I think so far she's a great therapist. She is kind and listens, I am still figuring out whether she is a good fit for me.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Janice for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Simply put, I am so glad that my therapy journey has brought her into my life! She’s a wonderful listener, poses great questions and offers great exercises and feedback. I feel so comfortable making changes and learning to put up boundaries that I would have never done before.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Janice for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue