Janice McDermott, LCSW

Janice McDermott brings 31 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to her therapeutic work, combining deep clinical training with practical skills as a Gestalt and NLP practitioner. She has practiced in a wide range of settings including outpatient and inpatient mental health centers, addiction recovery programs, public and charter schools, and private practice, and she recently retired from supervising new social workers as they completed requirements for their licenses.

Janice has written two books, "Healing Mind, Five steps to Ultimate Healing, Four Rooms for Thoughts: Achieve Satisfaction through a Well-Managed Mind" and "Healing the Mind Pathway through the Heart, Portal to the Soul," and she draws on that writing and experience to support clients toward greater self-empowerment. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, career issues, and compassion fatigue, among others.

She begins therapy by meeting clients where they are and tailoring sessions to individual needs, helping people find the inner voice that points toward change and grounding that awareness through the five senses. Janice emphasizes progress rather than perfection and works collaboratively to identify practical steps forward. She welcomes contact from those ready to take a next step toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Janice McDermott

Janice McDermott uses proven therapeutic approaches to help clients address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore their goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janice works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the approach as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Janice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and find a format that feels most comfortable for the client.