Janet Wise , LCSW

Janet Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience supporting people coping with chronic illness, psychological and physical trauma, and a wide spectrum of emotional and relational concerns. She has worked with individuals from young adulthood through later life on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, community violence, and matters related to gender identity, always attending to cultural and cross-cultural factors and training others in cultural competency.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method. She draws from several therapeutic disciplines, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods, partnering with clients to set and pursue meaningful goals—whether addressing symptoms of depression and anxiety, navigating life crises, or recovering after traumatic events.

Janet completed intensive pastoral counseling training through Fordham Universitys School of Religion and Religious Studies and has provided grief and crisis support in hospital settings such as the emergency room and intensive care unit. She has also offered pastoral care at The Riverside Church in New York, bringing experience in grief support when traditional goodbyes have not been possible.

Beyond clinical work, she is a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness including Cardio Drumming, integrating attention to mind and body into her view of healing. Janet approaches each person as a whole - mind, body, and spirit - and regards it as an honor to guide others through their process of growth and recovery.

Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Janet Wise integrates evidence-informed methods into online work to address emotional, relational, and life-transition concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experiences, which can reduce reactivity to difficult emotions and support coping during stressful periods. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the clients own capacity for growth, making it especially helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem work, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet Wise works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time to promote steady progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with each persons unique circumstances.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy from home or other locations, reduce travel time, and allow for more consistent scheduling. These options enable ongoing support from licensed professionals while accommodating different communication styles and daily routines.