- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Janet
Janet Craig is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 35 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and related issues. She also supports those facing trauma, sleep problems, anger, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Janet has worked in child welfare, hospice, and schools. That range shaped a practical, straightforward style. Sessions focus on understanding what causes pain, naming manageable goals, and planning small steps forward. She often helps parents navigate adolescence and the changing demands of raising teens.
Her background includes years as a bereavement counselor. She helps people sort through grief and the emotions that follow loss. Conversations are aimed at clarifying feelings and discovering ways to cope day to day.
Janet draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness ideas to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. She uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep sessions grounded and goal-oriented. The work tends to be direct and practical rather than theoretical.
People who work with Janet often focus on problem solving, building coping skills, and improving communication. She helps clients set concrete goals, practice new behaviors, and check progress. Her years in multiple settings inform a flexible approach to common life stresses.
Janet sees a wide range of issues including aging and geriatric topics, blended family questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. She offers sessions in English and practices in Illinois.
How Janet’s approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers; it suits people who want a thoughtful, steady conversation about problems.Janet treats finding the right approach as a collaborative effort. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that fit. Adjustments can be made over time based on what helps the person meet their goals.
Specific session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. It also makes it possible to keep momentum between appointments and practice strategies in everyday settings without changing routines.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship issues, and related concerns such as sleep problems and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using listening and problem solving to set small, manageable steps toward the goals clients choose.
How much experience does she bring?
Janet has 35 years of social work and counseling experience across settings such as child welfare, hospice, and schools.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and practices there.
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 are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.