- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Janet
Janet Stone-Nielsen is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 24 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles like grief, addiction, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with parenting challenges, career pressures, and chronic health issues.
She bases her work on a person-centered approach that begins with where someone is right now. Janet uses straightforward education about patterns of thinking and behavior to help people make clearer choices. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral approaches with trauma-focused methods to address symptoms that stem from abuse and other painful experiences.
Her practice pays attention to the effects of domestic and sexual abuse, and the issues that commonly follow, such as anxiety, depression, codependency, and difficulties after divorce or separation. She also works with concerns related to aging, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic pain or illness.
Janet has experience offering clinical supervision and supports other professionals dealing with compassion fatigue and self-care. She includes techniques from Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and move toward change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is among the trauma-focused tools she now uses when appropriate.
Sessions focus on clear communication and practical steps people can try between meetings. Janet aims to help people recognize patterns, build coping strategies, and make changes that fit their daily lives.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can speak about what matters to them and decide next steps. It helps with anxiety, relationship questions, and life transitions by centering the client’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it can help with social anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with targeted memories and body responses to reduce the intensity of distressing memories when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then recommend one or two methods to try. That recommendation is revisited as needed so the plan stays aligned with the client’s needs.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling a shorter check-in during a work break or joining from a quieter location without travel time. It also allows continued work when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and EMDR procedures to remote sessions when appropriate, and Janet will discuss what will work best for each person.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using psycho-education and goal-focused methods to help people recognize patterns and make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience in clinical social work and has worked extensively with trauma and its aftereffects.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in North Carolina.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.