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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and crisis support
About Janet
Janet Wise, LCSW, is licensed in New York and has practiced clinical social work for 30 years. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, stress, and other life disruptions. Her stated approach combines practical therapy methods and collaborative goal-setting.
Janet draws on several therapy styles including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered work. She emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship and helping people set and meet concrete goals. Her background includes pastoral counseling training from Fordham University School of Religion and Religious Studies and experience offering grief and crisis support in hospital settings.
Her practice history includes work with a wide adult age range from young adults to seniors, and with people managing chronic illness and the effects of community violence and gender identity concerns. She has also provided pastoral care at a community church and led grief support in emergency and intensive care hospital settings.
Janet incorporates movement and body-based activity into her life outside therapy. She is a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness including cardio drumming. These interests inform her attention to mind-body connections in coping and recovery.
Her stated counseling style is collaborative and goal-oriented. People looking for help with eating or sleeping issues, parenting strain, ADHD-related concerns, career stress, or the effects of abandonment and attachment issues may find her approaches relevant. To confirm current session options and formats, reviewers should check the booking details before scheduling.
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Approaches used in remote work and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action consistent with those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and shifts behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and building a trusting relationship so people can clarify goals and make changes at their own pace.Finding the best approach is part of the first weeks of work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current problems and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as needed based on what is helpful.
Confirm current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, the ability to attend from a quieter location, and fewer travel logistics. Remote work can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and supports continuing care after hospital or crisis work. Ask about specific formats when you schedule so you know how sessions will fit into your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in clinical social work settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.