Janet Crockett , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Janet Crockett is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience serving clients in Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. She holds the credentials LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C - with LCSW denoting a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C indicating clinical social work licensure - and brings a steady, compassionate presence to therapeutic work.

Her practice focuses on supporting people through trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career challenges, and adjustments to life changes, as well as addressing concerns related to ADHD, parenting, anger, and eating issues. Janet combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with coaching-oriented support to help clients build motivation, confidence, and practical coping skills.

Janet approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and empathy, shaping dialogue and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. She frames the first step toward change as a courageous act and offers consistent professional support throughout the process, working collaboratively to help clients pursue a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Janet draws on trauma-informed interventions that help people process painful experiences and reduce their impact on daily life - these approaches focus on safety, stabilization, and building coping skills for trauma and abuse. She also uses skills-based strategies to address mood, self esteem, and practical challenges; these techniques teach concrete tools for managing emotions, improving motivation, and navigating career or life changes. Additionally, Janet applies coaching-oriented methods to support goal setting and action planning for clients working on career transitions, parenting concerns, or behavior change.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. Janet partners with each client to explore which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - allowing people to fit care into busy schedules and access support from their own environments. For many, this accessibility makes it easier to maintain consistency and apply new skills between sessions while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to the individual.