Dr. Janet Geller , LCSW

Dr. Janet Geller is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and post-traumatic stress. Her work often addresses issues that affect women and the challenges they face across relationships and life stages.

Dr. Geller keeps sessions direct and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a treatment plan to what each person brings. She aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about and helps people find practical next steps they can use between sessions.

Her style blends steady support with focused problem-solving. She helps clients sort through feelings and patterns that get in the way of connection and well-being. When trauma is part of the story, she balances safety with gradual steps toward healing.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. Dr. Geller emphasizes clear communication and small, achievable changes. Over time those changes add up and help people feel more in control of relationships and daily life.

Based in New York, she brings 40 years of clinical experience to each session. The emphasis is on practical tools, compassionate listening, and working at a pace that fits the person seeking support.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Two evidence-based approaches Dr. Geller uses include trauma-focused methods that help people process distressing memories in gradual steps and interpersonal techniques that look at how communication and behavior affect relationships. Trauma-focused work aims to reduce the hold of painful memories and teach coping skills. Interpersonal approaches clarify patterns in relationships and build better ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that fit your goals and comfort level. Together you can adjust pace and focus as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant to what you want to change.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you see body language and have a fuller conversation, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messages suit quick check-ins or shorter exchanges between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.