Janet Wise

Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience helping people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults across the lifespan, from young adults to seniors, and offers a calm, compassionate presence for people coping with illness, loss, or relationship strain. Janet emphasizes practical steps and steady support in sessions.

Her style centers on building a warm therapeutic relationship. She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable strategies rather than one-size-fits-all advice.

Janet has substantial experience providing grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings, including emergency rooms and intensive care units. That background informs how she talks with people who have faced sudden loss or long-term caregiving stress. Her pastoral counseling training gives added perspective on spiritual concerns when they come up.

She is attentive to cultural differences and has taught others about cultural competency. Outside therapy she teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness, which she sometimes draws on to help clients reconnect with their bodies and routines.

People who meet with Janet can expect straightforward conversation, concrete coping tools, and collaborative planning. She invites prospective clients to discuss their goals and consider small, manageable steps toward greater stability and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing patterns of behavior through practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep or eating issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide what fits best based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That plan can change as needs evolve and progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports continuing care after a hospital stay or when juggling caregiving duties. The focus remains on practical skills, goal setting, and regular follow-up to help people manage symptoms and life transitions.