Dr. Janet Geller, LCSW

Dr. Janet Geller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 40 years of professional experience. She has built a practice focused on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, and she also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues. Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s distinct needs and goals.

Clients who seek change often take a courageous first step, and Dr. Geller aims to support and empower that process. She works collaboratively to tailor interventions that reflect the client’s circumstances and values, helping to clarify goals and create practical steps toward a more satisfying life. Dr. Geller values the idea that seeking help can mark a new beginning, and she brings a steady, experienced presence to guide individuals through transitions and healing.

As an LCSW, Dr. Geller combines clinical skill with a client-centered stance, emphasizing compassionate listening and personalized care throughout the therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Support for Relationships, Trauma, and Intimacy

Dr. Geller uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to relationship and trauma work. One common focus is trauma-informed care, which helps people understand how past traumatic experiences affect current feelings, behaviors, and relationships and offers practical ways to process those impacts and regain a sense of stability. Another emphasis is relationship-focused therapy, which targets communication patterns, emotional connection, and conflict resolution to improve closeness and mutual understanding in partnerships. A third area often addressed is intimacy-focused counseling, which explores barriers to intimacy and supports rebuilding trust and emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Geller works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Dr. Geller can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility that fits different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication format that feels most comfortable during each stage of change.