- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Janet
Janet Sohmer is an Ohio LPCC with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. Janet also helps people dealing with low self-esteem, life transitions, and panic symptoms.
She uses practical, skills-based methods that people can try between sessions. Conversations focus on clear steps to manage intense feelings, reduce overwhelm, and handle conflict without escalating. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with space to talk through what led to a problem and what helps in daily life.
Janet draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Her background spans community and clinical settings where she supported people through major life changes and trauma recovery. That experience informs a practical approach to anger and relationship problems, focusing on communication, boundaries, and healthier coping skills.
People meet with Janet to learn concrete tools for calm and clearer thinking. She helps clients test small changes, notice results, and adjust plans over time. For someone fed up with recurring outbursts or simmering resentment, sessions aim to build steadier reactions and more satisfying relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical experiments to test new responses.She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These DBT-derived skills give concrete tools for staying calmer in heated moments and repairing communication after conflict.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Janet will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and life. This is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on practicing skills between responsibilities. It can also support sessions that are conversation-focused or skill-building without requiring extra time away from home or work.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, trauma and related issues such as low self-esteem and panic symptoms.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, and mindfulness practices to teach practical skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and sees clients based on that regional practice context.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.