About

Jani Brandt, LMFT, Owner

Hi, I'm Jani.

I'm a licensed therapist providing virtual therapy for women throughout California, including Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County.

Many of the adults I work with have spent so much time taking care of everyone else that they've lost sight of their own needs. They struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, low self-worth, setting boundaries, or unhealthy relationship patterns. This leaves them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward.

I created North Soul Therapy to be a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely supported, and begin making sense of what's keeping you stuck. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, combining evidence-based therapy with compassion and curiosity.

I believe lasting change begins with greater self-awareness. Together, we'll explore the patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen your relationship with yourself, and help you stop abandoning your own needs so you can build a life that feels more intentional, balanced, and true to who you are.

When I'm not in session, you'll usually find me outside in nature, thrift shopping, enjoying an iced coffee, exploring local spots, creating something, and spending time with my family.

I'm Ready

Education:

Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, California

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art & Psychology
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Specialties:

  • Anxiety & Overwhelm

  • People-Pleasing

  • Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

  • Boundaries

  • Relationship Patterns & Codependency

  • Substance Use

  • Self-Care & Burnout

  • Life Transitions

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Humanistic Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Professional Experience:

My clinical experience includes residential and outpatient substance use treatment, community mental health, county behavioral health, and school-based mental health services. These experiences have allowed me to support adults from diverse backgrounds while working with a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges.

Silhouette of a woman sitting cross-legged on the ground at sunset with a mountain range in the background.

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.

~Carl Yung