- Warm person-centered care
- Trauma-focused methods
- Practical skill building
About Janet
Janet Stone-Nielsen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, or the aftereffects of trauma. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to meet people where they are.
Janet focuses much of her work on trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse and the problems that can follow. Clients often bring concerns such as PTSD symptoms, depression, codependency, parenting struggles, or career and economic pressures. She also supports people coping with addiction, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and changes related to aging.
Her style is person-centered and empowerment-focused. She uses plain psychoeducation to explain patterns and practical steps that help people make changes. Motivational interviewing ideas are used to build momentum for change and clarify goals.
Janet has experience with trauma-focused therapy and has received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also has clinical supervision experience and works with other professionals around self-care and compassion fatigue.
Based in North Carolina, she conducts work in English. People who want to begin can expect a collaborative, respectful approach that emphasizes understanding past harms and building skills for day-to-day coping and healthier relationships.
How Janet’s approaches inform online work
Janet commonly uses client-centered work and trauma-focused therapy to guide sessions. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the person’s priorities, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping people notice what matters most. Trauma-focused therapy targets the effects of traumatic events and helps people learn coping tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and take small, achievable steps toward change. These approaches are practical and can be adapted to different issues such as anxiety, codependency, grief, or caregiving stress. Figuring out which combination fits best is part of the work, and Janet will collaborate with each person to shape therapy around their goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Janet help with?
She sees people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, codependency, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is warm and person-centered. She emphasizes empowerment, psychoeducation, and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
Janet is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience, and she has worked extensively with trauma, domestic and sexual abuse, and their aftereffects.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the LCSW credential listed as NC LCSW.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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