Therapist profile
Janet Wise, LCSW
LCSW working with family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and trauma support
About Janet
Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addiction, and other life changes.
Janet draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and problem-solving that fit a person’s day-to-day life.
Her background includes work with people across the lifespan, from young adults to seniors, and experience supporting those with chronic illness and complex trauma. She also completed pastoral counseling training through Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies and has provided grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings.
Janet pays attention to cultural factors and has trained others in cultural competency. She also brings movement-based instruction into her life as a licensed fitness instructor, teaching yoga, Enerchi (a Tai Chi form), and cardio-fitness. This complements her interest in integrating body-focused self-care with talking therapies.
People who schedule with her will work toward practical changes - reducing anxiety, managing grief, improving communication, or finding steadier routines after upheaval. To begin, the profile asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How sessions work
How Janet’s approaches translate to online work
Janet commonly blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action despite difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help when parenting or relationship responsibilities feel overwhelming. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to build understanding around relationship and family tensions. These methods emphasize listening, reflecting emotions, and improving communication so people can address conflict and closeness in concrete ways. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; Janet will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone choose audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapting these approaches can focus on skill practice, brief homework, and tracking progress between sessions to keep therapy practical and relevant.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She works with parents and adults on parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and other family-related stresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, using CBT, ACT, EFT, client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness skills.
How much experience does she have with trauma and grief?
She has 30 years of clinical experience and has provided grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings including the emergency room and ICU.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile did not specify formats here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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