Rated 3.7 stars out of 5, 5 ratings

Janie Brynolf

LCSW, 11 years of experience

Humorous
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Rapport is the most important thing when entering into therapy. In the first session I'm getting to know you and we're establishing a connection and goal setting our journey together. What you'll take away from sessions from me is feeling understood, and greater insight into the characters in your life, your relationships, your beliefs and patterns and we will take these things piece by piece and create harmony within you once again.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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

Rated 3.7 stars out of 5, 5 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

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 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Janie

March 13, 2025

super kind! super approachable. felt like talking with a friend or an older sibling rather than a doctor or something. excited for future sessions moving forward with her

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with Janie

About Janie Brynolf

Appointments

Virtual