About Janeth Nuñez del Prado, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, high-stress life circumstances, and complex systems.
My work is grounded in a simple idea: when life becomes high-stakes, your ability to stay clear, regulated, and anchored matters.
I specialize in helping people navigate situations where the pressure is not just emotional—it is ongoing, concrete, and often tied to systems such as the legal process, professional demands, or major life disruptions.
My Approach
I provide focused, high-quality psychological support designed to help you:
Stay grounded and think clearly under pressure
Reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of internal stability
Make thoughtful, aligned decisions in complex situations
Move through high-stress experiences without losing yourself
Areas of Focus
My work is especially relevant for individuals who are:
Navigating legal cases or high-stakes life circumstances
Victims of crime
Professionals operating in demanding, high-pressure environments
Background & Training
My background reflects a consistent focus on high-pressure environments, complex systems, and real-world application. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from UC Berkeley and completed post-graduate clinical training through UCSF, where I developed advanced expertise in trauma, high-pressure environments, and complex systems.
Over the course of my career, I have:
Provided therapy across the lifespan in both clinical and community settings
Served as an expert witness in legal contexts
Trained professionals in motivational interviewing, trauma, vicarious trauma, and burnout
My work now sits at the intersection of mental health and the legal system, where psychological insight and real-world context need to align.
A Unique Perspective
In addition to my clinical background, I bring a lived understanding of the legal field. I work embedded within a criminal defense and civil rights law firm, giving me direct insight into the pace, pressure, and human complexity of legal work.
This allows me to understand both:
The internal experience of individuals navigating high-stakes situations
The external realities of legal and professional systems
You won’t need to over-explain your situation here. I speak the language of both mental health and legal practice.
How This Work Feels
Clients often describe our work as:
Grounding and steadying
Clear and practical
Direct, but deeply compassionate
Focused on what actually helps in real time
My goal is to create a space where you can think clearly, feel supported, and move forward without unnecessary complexity or performative “wellness” language.
High-stakes situations place a real psychological demand on how you think, decide, and function.
You don’t have to carry this alone.
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Fees for individual therapy are based on session format and may be covered by insurance or provided as private pay.
Please contact me to discuss current rates and options.