meet janae andrew, m.a., lpc
they/she
therapist in phoenix, az

What I do:

I work with adults and teens (ages 14 and up) who are trying to understand themselves, navigate complicated relationships, and figure out what they want their lives to look like. Sometimes that means working through anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck. Often it means questioning expectations you’ve spent your whole life trying to meet. I pay attention to how family, religion, culture, and systems of power affect your experiences—and leave room for you to decide what those experiences mean to you.

I’m a secular, queer-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming therapist. My jam is supporting LGBTQ+ adults, adults with ADHD, and people navigating religious trauma or faith deconstruction.

that’s me

What I bring (besides snacks):

My life’s work over the past 25+ years has been about deconstructing religion, confronting privilege and oppressive systems, and aligning with my gender identity.

I share this because as a therapist, so much of the pain I witness comes from things like internalized misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and bigotry. I bring this consciousness into every session.

After growing up in church and in Christian schools, today I identify as atheist, humanist, genderfluid, and neurodivergent (ADHD). My ethnic identity and culture are white, with roots in Northern Europe. I’m a Phoenix native, a single parent of two school aged kids and a serious Suns fan. I love making music, drawing, napping, watching basketball, watching monsoons and, more than anything, connecting with people on a deeply authentic level.

located in the bank of america building in midtown phoenix

My jam is helping marginalized, neurodivergent and queer people existing within or exiting oppressive systems. I am a secular, genderfluid (non-binary) therapist. I offer:

  • Trauma-competent, person-centered therapy

  • ACT & Narrative modalities

  • Therapeutic art groups

  • Counseling for religious trauma & deconstruction

  • Specialized focus in neurodivergence, lesbian, gay, bi/pansexual, poly, ace spectrum, transgender, genderfluid, nonbinary, and questioning individuals

Let’s get real about what’s holding you back - and start really living.

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  • My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), person-centered, and narrative therapies. We talk about what’s happening, explore how you got here, and look at things from different perspectives. We’ll also find practical ways to deal with hard situations and cope with what we can’t control. Art can also be part of our work.

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Grand Canyon University, 2005

    Master of Arts in Counseling, Argosy University, 2009

    Graduate practicum: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, inpatient unit and intensive outpatient program, 2008-2009

    Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-18457

    Extensive experience in trauma-informed care, LGBTQ-specific treatment needs, ACT therapy, Narrative therapy, inner child healing and counseling within marginalized populations.

  • In past positions I worked with eating disorders, mood/anxiety disorders, addiction/detox, trauma (general), religious trauma, grief, Queer, teens/young adults/elders, neurodiverse populations, Indigenous communities.

    Settings: Inpatient crisis stabilization, residential treatment, intensive outpatient, IOP aftercare, private practice and IHS-funded agency.

    I had the honor of being with Gila River Healthcare (on the Gila River Indian Community) from 2011-2022 as a case manager, therapist, clinical manager and lastly as an intake specialist. The stories shared with me on the reservation are sacred and central to my work with people who have experienced historical/intergenerational trauma.