Janet Wise , LCSW

Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three decades of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and many other concerns. Her approach is warm and collaborative, aimed at helping clients find steady ground and practical ways forward.

She works with adults across a range of life stages, including people coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and changes in identity or role. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, manageable steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Janet draws on tools that help people manage symptoms and rebuild stability.

Her clinical style blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally focused work. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change and to strengthen commitment to goals. Janet does not follow a single formula - she adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and values.

Janet has experience offering grief and crisis support in hospital settings and community pastoral care. That background informs how she supports people who have lost loved ones or faced sudden upheaval. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where feelings are heard and practical plans are made.

Outside of therapy, she teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness. Many clients appreciate her emphasis on mind-body connection and everyday practices that support healing and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice what matters most and to take committed steps, even when difficult feelings are present; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift patterns in relationships and attachment, which can be useful for intimacy issues and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist work together to choose techniques that feel useful and doable for everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief exchanges, homework check-ins, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes.