Janet Wise , LCSW

Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience supporting people across the lifespan who face chronic illness, trauma, and complex life challenges. She has worked with young adults through seniors on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, community violence, and questions of gender identity. Her practice emphasizes cultural sensitivity and she has trained others in cultural competency, bringing warmth and compassion to the therapeutic relationship while tuning into each person’s unique needs.

Her clinical work integrates evidence-based strategies including cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods. She partners with clients to clarify goals and build practical steps toward greater stability and well-being, avoiding a one-size-fits-all model and tailoring coaching and counseling to each individual or family constellation. Over the years she has helped many people move through crisis, manage symptoms, and rediscover purpose and joy.

Janet also completed intensive pastoral counseling training at Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies and has provided grief and crisis support in hospital settings such as emergency rooms and intensive care units, as well as pastoral care at The Riverside Church in New York. Outside of therapy she is a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness, bringing a holistic focus on mind and body to her work.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy with Janet Wise

Janet Wise draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy complements this work by teaching present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional balance. Client-centered therapy provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, fostering trust and promoting self-directed growth for issues such as relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Janet collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so that care remains responsive and personalized.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone appointments, and shorter contacts are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor approaches to each client’s situation.