Joseph Janesz, PhD, LICDC
Psychiatry
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Joseph Janesz
Biography
Joseph Janesz, PhD, is an Associate Staff and Director of the Outpatient Executive and Professional Program at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Janesz has been a Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, lecturer, author and national consultant for the past 39 years. He began his tenure with Cleveland Clinic in 1981.
Dr. Janesz completed his undergraduate work at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and received his PhD degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. His training includes couples and group therapy, performance enhancement and sports psychology, executive coaching and management and organizational consulting.
Dr. Janesz consults with a wide range of clients in the medical, legal, financial, sports and entertainment fields. He has been a Consultant to the National Football League for the past 30 years and a key player in the first NFL Players Assistance Program -- the Cleveland Browns "Inner Circle Program." Dr. Janesz has extensive experience in treating impaired professionals.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Medical Education: Kent State University, 1999
- Graduate School: Kent State University, 1979
- Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, 1974
Board Certifications
- Addiction Psychiatry: Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, 1993
Additional Training
- Extensive training with the National Football League's Substance Use Program as a Treating Clinician
- Specialty training in sexual deviation syndromes from Johns Hopkins University
- Thirty-five years experience and training in executive coaching and performance enhancement
- Expert Group Facilitator for executives and professionals
- Comprehensive training in couples therapy
Innovations & Patents
Assisted in the development of the first substance abuse program in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns, known as the "Inner Circle Program."
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-10-14, Dr. Janesz has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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