About Janie
Hi there—I’m Janie Khal, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m a born-and-raised Vegas local (except for a very brief detour to Michigan!). Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by therapy and helping others. People always seemed to open up to me quickly, and I’ve always loved being that listening ear and being able to offer support. Honestly, I wasn’t always sure that I’d end up in clinical work – the whole master’s degree felt a bit intimidating! But I am SO glad I took the leap because I absolutely love what I do!
In my free time, you’ll find me hanging out with the high school girls from my church (I volunteer with them – they keep me on my toes!), spoiling my rescue pup Stanley rotten, and exploring all the amazing food Vegas has to offer with my friends and family. We also sometimes do karaoke, but it’s best when the audience is small – we aren’t exactly known for our beautiful singing voices! I am the youngest of three sisters, and we are super close. We all share the same goofy sense of humor, which makes everything that we do together a blast!
How I Help
My approach to therapy is all about collaboration. We’re a team, working side-by-side to figure out what works best for YOU. We’ll start with your most important goals and build from there, creating a custom therapy experience tailored to your unique needs and personality.
I believe therapy is a journey we take together, and I’m here for the long haul – through the ups, the downs, and everything in between. I’ll offer suggestions and guidance, but ultimately, therapy is YOUR space. I want to make sure you’re getting what you need out of it! If something isn’t working or you aren’t loving the way we’re navigating your goals, please let me know! We’ll find new approaches that work better for you. I use a blend of different therapy styles and love incorporating your interests into therapy – art, writing, music, whatever makes you tick! We will find coping skills that feel authentic and fun for you.
Connecting is key to healing, and I want our relationship to feel genuine and comfortable. Sometimes, people think therapists have it all together, but we’re human, too! I’ve been through my own challenges, and I understand that life can be messy. I want our therapy space to be a safe haven where you can be completely unfiltered and just let it all out. Therapy isn’t always going to be crying on the couch (though that’s okay too!). It also celebrates wins and good times and finds laughter even through tough stuff. I fully believe that humor can be an incredibly healing tool!
I work with clients 13 and older and specialize in Christian counseling, self-esteem issues, women’s issues, and relationship dysfunction – particularly verbal and emotional abuse. If you’re ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth, I’m here and excited to walk alongside you!