About Us
Dr. Janina Scarlet
Hi, I’m Dr. Janina Scarlet! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and burnout. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel more grounded and empowered, especially during the tough times. Together, we’ll build tools that support your healing and help you strengthen your own resiliency.
I offer Telehealth sessions for adult clients across California and Nevada, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, and Superhero Therapy—a method I created to combine pop culture with healing. Inspired by my own experiences as a Ukrainian-born refugee and survivor of Chernobyl, I’ve found that stories—especially those of superheroes—can be powerful tools for transformation.
I’m also an author of 18 books, a TEDx speaker, and the Lead Trauma Specialist at the Trauma and PTSD Healing Center and the Pop Culture Hero Coalition. You might’ve seen my work featured in places like BBC, NPR, The New York Times, or even Marvel’s MPower series. I also founded Divine Feminine Publishing, a small press dedicated to uplifting genre fiction with strong, diverse female characters.
When I’m not writing or in session, you’ll usually find me curled up with a book, a cup of coffee, and my cat. :).
