Janet Wise

Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship struggles, anger, addictions, parenting strain, and life transitions. Her work often supports those coping with chronic illness and complex losses.

Janet keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. She listens to what matters most and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Her style blends practical strategies with attention to emotions and values so people can make steady changes that fit their lives.

Her background includes intensive pastoral counseling training at Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies. That work included grief and crisis support in hospital settings such as the emergency room and intensive care unit, and pastoral care in a large New York church community.

Janet draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices. She avoids one-size-fits-all plans and adapts methods to each person’s needs and pace.

Outside of clinical work she teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness classes. Those movement practices often inform her approach to stress, grief, and overall well-being. She frames therapy as a partnership focused on practical steps toward greater stability and purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change mood and behavior. It can help with anxiety, anger, and sleep or eating concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and naming emotions so people can respond to their relationships and internal experience with more clarity and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janet works together with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is offering care at that time. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is helpful. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional when relocating within the same region. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to pick formats and times that best match your daily routine and needs.