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Janet Stone-Nielsen, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Janet

Janet Stone-Nielsen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience who helps people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a warm, compassionate presence and begins by meeting clients where they are, tailoring support to each person’s current needs and priorities. Her background includes extensive training in trauma work, especially related to domestic and sexual abuse, and she draws on that experience when addressing PTSD, grief, codependency, and other issues that can follow traumatic events.

Janet integrates person-centered and empowerment-oriented methods with practical psychoeducation to illuminate patterns and promote lasting change. Her toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and recently added training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

She also provides clinical supervision focused on self-care and compassion fatigue for other professionals. Based in North Carolina, Janet works with English-speaking clients and offers multiple online formats to fit varied schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions support them

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, collaborative stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters empowerment; this approach helps people feel heard and builds a foundation for exploring change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and day-to-day challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact through structured, trauma-focused techniques.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt methods over time so care aligns with what’s proving most helpful. That collaborative planning helps ensure therapy stays relevant and responsive to changing priorities.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increases flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or medical needs. These online options let clients maintain continuity of care without travel, choose a format that fits their communication style, and access regular support on a schedule that suits them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Janet works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
She uses a warm, person-centered style that emphasizes empowerment and practical psychoeducation to help clients recognize patterns and make lasting changes.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The practitioner brings 24 years of experience in social work and trauma-focused care, including specific work with domestic and sexual abuse survivors.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with NC LCSW C004901 and is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are available and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does the therapist offer?
Janet provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
Prospective clients start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Janet can help with

Janet Stone-Nielsen works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Janet works with trauma.

Janet works with other professionals and self-care.

How Janet approaches therapy

Janet's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 24 years of clinical experience.