Janet Craig

Janet Craig is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, grief, parenting challenges, or shifts in life like career changes or caregiving. Her tone is compassionate and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on practical support and steady listening.

Janet draws on straightforward, person-focused methods that keep the client’s goals central. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people choose small steps that move them toward greater calm and control. Sessions often include strategies for managing strong emotions, improving sleep, and handling family or relationship strain.

Her background includes work in child welfare, hospice, and school settings. That variety has shaped an approach that fits many life stages and situations. As a bereavement counselor she has assisted people and families through loss, helping them name and carry difficult feelings.

Janet often supports parents, especially those navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. She helps parents sort practical options, set boundaries, and find ways to reduce daily stress while staying connected to their kids.

Her clinical tools include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused work. She uses these tools to help people notice what matters to them, try simple changes, and build routines that support mood and wellbeing.

How her approaches shape online work

Janet uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take small actions that fit those values, even when emotions feel intense. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, anger, and life transition issues.

She also practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on listening, understanding, and supporting each person to find their own solutions. That style can help with grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. Janet will work with a client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. She adjusts the plan as people learn what helps them most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example allowing a midday check-in, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter session when schedules are tight. Ask about the current session options so you can pick what works for your routine.