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About Janet
Janet Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 29 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, depression, anger, and the stress of life changes. She also supports people facing trauma, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and issues that affect work and self-esteem.
Her approach starts with listening. She shapes sessions around what a person wants to change and what feels doable. Conversations are practical and focused on what helps in day-to-day life. Janet draws on familiar methods that guide problem solving, coping skills, and clearer thinking.
Janet uses client-centered methods together with cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies. That means she pays attention to how thoughts and actions connect, while helping people build moment-to-moment skills for strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are also part of her toolkit for short-term goals and movement through stuck spots.
She has worked across a wide range of concerns including parenting, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and process addictions. Her practice also addresses less visible problems such as codependency, emptiness, hoarding, and phobias. Janet combines practical skill building with clear goal-setting so progress is easier to recognize.
Sessions are offered in English from New York. The subscription model is used for scheduling and sessions can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How Janet uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Janet often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT looks at how thoughts, beliefs, and actions affect mood and behavior and is useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns that keep anger or stress going. DBT focuses on building skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people act when they feel overwhelmed.She also draws on client-centered principles, which emphasize listening and working from a person’s goals. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Janet will talk with each person about what they want to change and then try approaches that fit those goals and preferences.
If you plan to meet her online, confirm the session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. It can also let people use skills learned in session more directly between meetings. Janet will discuss practical setup and pacing during the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, grief, depression, anger, trauma, anxiety, and related concerns such as parenting, career stress, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.