Janay Harden

I consider myself a ‘straight up’ clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. I seek to create a safe space for women and young adults to unpack their generational traumas and create healing in a way that feels authentic to them. Together, we redesign healing and new pathways to address ancestral wounds that may be holding you back in an honest and gentle way. Using an integrative and holistic approach, I enjoy teaming with clients who are committed to doing the work and listening more to their own intuitive voice. While therapy has its serious moments, I encourage clients to laugh during sessions. Humor is an essential part of the healing process! Therapy should NOT be boring. I seek to find the humor in life while I walk beside you and support your efforts to heal.  

Growing up, I was surrounded by strong and confident women who taught me to be the same. When I got older and unpacked my own traumas, I learned while all were strong, most were struggling with their own insecurities and mental health concerns with no one to turn to who felt like a safe space.  

After I attended college, I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do — but I knew that it would be related to women’s empowerment and creating spaces where people felt heard and valued. My lived experiences have also contributed to my path; I have worked in many difficult settings such as an HIV clinic, correctional facilities, hospitals, and child welfare work. I had to learn on my feet and connect with people using basic, humanistic approaches, and oftentimes, humor. 

I am a Reiki Practitioner, Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Specialist, Advanced Care Planning Certified Facilitator, and certified in the Nurtured Heart Approach. I integrate a mind-body- spirit approach and that means we can help you tap into your concerns in ways that feel authentic to you.