Janet Atkinson

Janet Atkinson is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage intense emotions and life challenges. She focuses on practical steps that help with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Janet uses a compassionate, respectful style and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. She speaks English and brings nearly three decades of experience to her work.

Janet believes therapy should be straightforward and useful. Conversations aim to identify what feels stuck and what small changes could make daily life easier. She draws from client-centered methods to keep the work focused on each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

When someone faces trauma, grief, or a major life transition, Janet combines skills-based strategies with steady emotional support. She often uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills for intense feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help clarify goals and build momentum toward them.

Janet tailors a plan rather than applying one fixed method. Sessions are a partnership where practical exercises and real-life problem solving are common. Her goal is to help people find clearer choices, reduce distressing symptoms, and strengthen everyday coping.

With 29 years of practice as an LCSW, she draws on a wide range of clinical experience. People seeking help for anger, parenting stress, relationship conflict, ADHD, or work-related burnout may find her approach useful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake that guides how Janet structures the first sessions.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Janet blends approaches that focus on the person and on practical change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities, helping people feel understood and guiding the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides specific coping skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. During early sessions Janet will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that match those aims. Together they adjust methods over time so the work stays useful and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The therapist’s clinical approaches translate well to remote work because many tools are conversational and homework-based. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support ongoing skills practice between meetings. Ask about session formats when you sign up so you know what to expect.