
Janese Matos
LGPC
Therapist
Janese Matos, LGPC, is a dedicated and empathetic therapist with 4 years of clinical experience spanning School-Based Mental Health, Youth Development Centers, Community Mental Health, and Outpatient Counseling.
Janese believes that everyone deserves a safe, compassionate space where they feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to grow. She provides a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can safely explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity development, self-esteem, and life transitions. Drawing upon a person-centered foundation, Janese integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities with creative expression, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques. Her holistic approach helps clients build resilience, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves. Ultimately, her goal is to equip clients with the tools and confidence needed to navigate life's complexities while fostering meaningful, lasting transformation.
Outside of her clinical practice, Janese enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, discovering new local restaurants and coffee shops, reading, engaging in creative arts, listening to music, and unwinding with movies and TV shows. She strongly values practicing self-care and intentional relaxation in her daily life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Communication Arts, Allegheny College
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The Chicago School
Specialized Training
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Location(s)
In person services Prince George's Co. Public Schools
Client Population
Children, Adolescents
Treatment Modalities
narrative therapy, person-centered, play therapy, psychodynamic theory, social skills training, strengths based therapy, trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Challenges Treated
ADHD, anger management, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, communication challenges, depression, grief, stress management, trauma
