Janice McDermott, LCSW

Janice McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of practice helping people move toward more satisfying lives. She writes about healing and practical steps for change and draws on long experience in clinical and community settings. Janice speaks plainly and focuses on small, usable shifts rather than quick fixes.

She has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health centers, addiction recovery programs, public and charter schools, and private practice. Janice also supervised new social workers as they completed licensure requirements. Those years of varied work shape a steady, matter-of-fact style in sessions.

Janice uses approaches that center the client - methods that help people notice what matters, name options, and take concrete steps. Sessions begin where the person is and move at a workable pace. She pays attention to how moods, relationships, and daily habits interact.

Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy problems, life changes, addictions, ADHD, and career or purpose questions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work. Her practice also supports people coping with trauma, guilt and shame, isolation, and issues around infidelity and trust.

Janice emphasizes practical tools and grounding through the five senses. She helps clients find the inner voice that points toward change and supports steady progress rather than perfection. Prospective clients are invited to take a first step when they feel ready.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and purpose questions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so people can find their own answers; it is useful when someone needs support to clarify goals and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means starting where the person is, checking in about what feels helpful, and adjusting methods as progress is made.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.