Janet Stone-Nielsen, LCSW

Janet Stone-Nielsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience, focused primarily on trauma and its many effects. She has worked extensively with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and addresses related concerns such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, relationship strain including divorce and separation, parenting challenges, career and economic stressors, and self-esteem difficulties.

In addition to direct clinical work, she is a certified clinical supervisor and offers support to other professionals, with particular attention to self-care and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes empowerment and meeting people where they are, combining a person-centered stance with practical psycho-education to help clients recognize patterns and develop lasting change.

Janet draws on a range of trauma-informed interventions. She has extensive training in trauma treatment and is newly trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Motivational Interviewing, using these tools to tailor care to each person's needs. Her approach is warm and compassionate, oriented toward helping individuals build resilience and functional coping over time.

Trauma-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Janet Stone-Nielsen integrates client-centered care with targeted trauma therapies to support recovery and growth. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experiences, creating space for empathy, validation, and self-directed change; it is especially helpful for building trust and strengthening self-esteem. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach that can help people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions; it is used for symptoms that stem from past abuse and overwhelming events. Trauma-Focused Therapy applies evidence-informed techniques to address the emotional and practical impacts of traumatic experiences, assisting with symptoms like anxiety, avoidance, and difficulties in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so treatment matches each person’s needs. This flexibility helps ensure care is both effective and respectful of individual pacing.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from where clients are most comfortable.