- Practical coping skills
- Focus on sleep
- Collaborative care
About Janet
Janet Atkinson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. She brings a calm, respectful presence and aims to make each conversation straightforward and useful. Clients can expect clear goals and practical steps rather than vague theory.
With 29 years of experience, Janet adapts the pace and focus to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to set achievable targets. That might include small behavior changes, coping skills for stress, or strategies for improving rest and sleep over time.
Her approach combines several practical therapies. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones. Client-centered methods mean the client's priorities guide each session. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Janet emphasizes collaboration. She will outline options, try different strategies, and adjust plans when something does not fit. Sessions are focused on real-life problems like work stress, parenting strain, or relationship tension - and on skills to improve day-to-day functioning.
She practices in New York and speaks English. People who want straightforward guidance and steady support often look for this style of therapy. To begin, a simple matching process and scheduling step connect you to the right time to start.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own priorities and feelings, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering support to clarify goals and choices. This approach fits people who want a gentle, respectful space to make changes at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by practicing new habits and testing unhelpful beliefs. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, provides skills for managing intense emotions and increasing tolerance for distress. It is helpful when strong mood swings, anger, or difficulty regulating emotions make daily life harder. Finding the right approach is usually a gradual process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans together with the client based on needs and preferences. That collaborative method helps shape a plan that fits each person's goals. The practical advantages of online therapy depend on the session formats offered. Because formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so clients can use breaks at work or home more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to make progress between appointments.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and concerns about self-esteem and career.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on practical steps and skills. Conversations are client-centered, with tools introduced from cognitive and behavioral methods when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW licensed in New York and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.