Janie Brynolf

LCSW (she/her)14 years of experienceNext available
3.7 (8)
Warm
Humorous
Authentic

The great poet Rumi wrote "out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." That field is a space where calm, love and forgiveness exist. There is no judgement, only acceptance here. And in that soul space you are free to find those fragments of you that are lost, and begin to piece them back together. ​ I'm licensed in both Florida and Michigan. As a licensed clinical therapist and licensed substance abuse counselor, I have experience running very powerful substance abuse and co-occurring groups. Prior to that, I worked as a social worker in Flint, Michigan for many years as a therapist, caseworker and in crisis intervention. My experiences have given me such a rich experience and exposure to the many factors that contribute to our personal mental health and well-being. I've been fortunate to work with people in their homes, in the community, with their families as well as the private practice setting which have given me a much richer experience than just an of an office setting alone.

And in that soul space you are free to find those fragments of you that are lost, and begin to piece them back together. ​ I'm licensed in both Florida and Michigan.

First session

In my first session with you I really take the time to get to know you. I like an hour 1/2 for our first session. I feel like this gives us a strong starting place to build a relationship to move forward with.

Strengths

I'm NOT a by the book kind of girl! I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, REBT, behavioral therapy, eye movement therapy (like EMDR only different)... but mostly what we're going to use is what is going to work for you with where you are at. And that can change day to day on this crazy journey called life. Spirituality: whether we need to pray or talk about your sun sign being affected by Mercury retrograde, I'll go where you need to go.

Ideal clients

I work a lot with depression, anxiety, narcissitic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Addiction

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

Other specialties

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Self Esteem

  • Trauma and PTSD

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • FloridaLicense SW15094

  • MichiganLicense 6801098084

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Care Network

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal

  • Cash - $125 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Florida Blue

  • Anthem

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

3.7 rating (8)5 reviews
September 14, 2026

Incredibly kind and warm instantly upon meeting her, gave me great tips and exercises to use to regulate my emotions.

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 1 with Janie
September 2, 2026

The provider did not show up nor did she leave a message that she was running behind. This was poor customer service as people arrange leave time from work to attend mental health issues. I would never recommend this provider nor should you let her represent your brand.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Janie
June 13, 2025

I’m so grateful to have found this therapist. From the very first session, she was incredibly easy to talk to—warm, kind, and genuinely caring. She made me feel seen and understood without any judgment. Her open-mindedness and gentle guidance created a safe space for me to be honest and vulnerable. She’s a truly great listener and has been extremely helpful during a difficult time in my life. I can’t recommend her enough.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Janie
Schedule 60 min