Psychological Expertise for Life’s Most Complex Situations
Through specialized psychotherapy, consultation, and professional education, I help individuals and organizations navigate trauma, uncertainty, ethical complexity, and high-stakes decisions with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Who I Serve
My work sits at the intersection of psychology, law, and high-stakes decision-making. Whether you're seeking specialized psychotherapy, consultation, or professional training, the focus is the same: helping people navigate complexity with greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence.
Individuals navigating trauma within an active legal case
Professionals working in high-pressure, high responsibility roles
Helping professionals navigating the cumulative impact of trauma exposure
Organizations seeking psychologically informed consultation, training, and education
When the Ground Hasn’t Settled Yet
Some situations don't fit neatly into everyday life.
The legal case is ongoing. The crisis isn't over. The decisions matter. You're expected to keep functioning while the ground beneath you is still shifting.
Whether you're navigating trauma, a major legal matter, professional pressure, or another significant life disruption, psychological support can provide a place to think clearly, stay grounded, and move forward.
You may be:
Living with the emotional impact of an active legal case
Struggling to think clearly or make important decisions
Carrying fear, anger, or shame with no place to process it
Trying to function while life still feels uncertain
For Professionals Who Carry High Stakes
The work follows you home. You carry home:
Clients whose lives are changing in real time
High-stakes outcomes
Ethical and strategic pressure
Repeated exposure to other people’s trauma
But there’s no room to fall apart. You're still expected to remain thoughtful, steady, and effective.
Stay psychologically grounded under pressure
Maintain clarity when decisions matter
Process the cumulative weight of difficult cases
Keep showing up without losing yourself
This work is designed for professionals whose personal resilience and professional effectiveness are deeply connected. Sessions are focused and confidential, practical, and tailored to the realities of high-stakes work.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
What people say
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Janeth is a compassionate, skilled, and deeply dedicated professional. She brings a genuine passion to her work and consistently creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Her approach is grounded in kindness and empathy, paired with strong clinical skills and thoughtful insight — and she demonstrates a high level of cultural competence in her work. Any client would be fortunate to work with her.
— Colleague
Licensed Mental Health Professional
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Janeth brings a keen intellect and exceptional emotional intelligence to her work. I have seen her clients rise above and grow in ways that are truly inspiring — they are empowered. I highly recommend Janeth for expert therapy and elite consulting.
— Colleague
Attorney
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Janeth is exceptional at what she does. I have never had a therapist so insightful, warm, intuitive and steadying. Janeth is whip smart as well as refreshingly well-informed through her own lived experience on the struggles faced by communities of color in the fields of therapy and psychology. I cannot recommend her enough, as having her guidance and support throughout my journey has been truly life changing for me.
— Client
Janeth Nuñez del Prado, LCSW
For more than fifteen years, I've worked with people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives—when the outcome is uncertain, the pressure is real, and there are no easy answers.
My work sits at the intersection of psychology, trauma, and complex systems. Alongside specialized psychotherapy, I provide consultation and training for attorneys, behavioral health professionals, organizations, and individuals navigating situations where emotional, ethical, and practical challenges collide.
My understanding of trauma extends beyond the therapy office. As an embedded clinical social worker within a criminal defense and civil rights law firm, I work alongside attorneys and clients navigating active legal cases, helping people think clearly, stay grounded, and make thoughtful decisions when the stakes are high.
Whether I'm sitting with a client, consulting with a legal team, or teaching professionals, my work is guided by the same belief:
People make better decisions when they feel understood, emotionally regulated, and able to make meaning of what they're experiencing.
Education & Professional Background
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master's in Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley
Postgraduate Clinical Fellowship, UCSF Child Trauma Research Center
MINT Certified Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Embedded Clinical Social Worker, Max Pines Law
Expert witness, consultant, trainer, and speaker