- Stress management
- Grief support
- Social anxiety
About Janet
Janet Chiorello-Ellis is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps with motivation and coping through life changes, including health-related challenges and relationship strain.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and steady pacing. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters to the client and finding small, manageable steps forward. Janet listens to each person’s story and helps break larger problems into tasks that can be tried between meetings.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms and to build coping skills. That can include looking at thought patterns that increase worry, practicing calmer reactions in social situations, and developing routines that increase energy and focus. The work is concrete and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Janet has substantial experience supporting people through illness, chronic pain, and cancer-related stress. She also helps with forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose or midlife change. Young adult issues and women’s concerns are part of her clinical focus as well.
People who come to Janet often want straightforward guidance and tools they can use right away. She will talk through current difficulties, suggest doable strategies, and check progress in follow-up sessions. The emphasis is on clear steps that fit into everyday life.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Janet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. Cognitive-oriented methods look at patterns of thinking that keep anxiety and low mood going, and help people test new, less distressing ways of thinking. Behavioral strategies focus on practical actions such as gradual exposure to feared situations and building routines to improve mood and energy.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will discuss options, try methods that match goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative process aims to find approaches the person can use between sessions and in everyday situations.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice coping skills in real-life settings while keeping sessions focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes including health-related challenges and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions are practical and goal-focused, breaking issues into manageable steps and working on skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and adjustment concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.