- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- Grief and trauma
About Janet
Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction problems, and issues around identity and intimacy. She also supports clients dealing with sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and the long-term effects of illness and caregiving.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing what’s happening in emotions and relationships, learning concrete skills to manage symptoms, and setting realistic goals.
Janet has worked with people from young adulthood into later life, and has experience providing grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings including emergency and intensive care units. She has also offered pastoral care in community settings, and has taught cultural competency to other professionals.
She describes her work as combining counseling with coaching elements to help people regain stability and purpose after loss, trauma, or life changes. Outside of therapy she is a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness classes.
If you are considering therapy, she asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session so you can talk about goals and a simple plan together.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong emotions and the interaction patterns those emotions create in relationships. EFT is often used when attachment, closeness, or recurring relationship cycles are causing distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing inner experiences, clarifying values, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and may blend elements from EFT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness depending on what feels most helpful. This can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow for a quick check-in during a break. They also let people continue care when life changes or mobility is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so practical skills and emotional work continue between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, identity and intimacy issues, and related challenges such as sleep or eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, person-focused style that combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT, ACT, client-centered skills, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has practiced for 30 years, including work in hospitals providing grief and crisis counseling and community pastoral care.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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