- Blended family issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
About Janice
Janice McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 31 years of practice. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, and related life changes. Janice also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus and sees how household changes can complicate parenting and relationships.
She has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, addiction recovery centers, public and chartered schools, and in private practice. Janice has supervised new social workers toward licensure and has experience across many levels of care. She is the author of several books on healing and mental health thought work.
Sessions with Janice begin where the person is. She listens for what the client already knows about needed change and helps bring that into clearer view. Conversations include grounding through the five senses and practical steps rather than abstract theory. The aim is steady progress rather than perfection.
Her approach draws on several therapy methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Janice adapts conversations to the concern at hand, whether that is coping with loss, managing stress, or working through relationship strain after household changes.
People who contact her will complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Janice does not take international clients.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where life changes make decision-making harder. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects what is said and supports the person in finding their own solutions, which can help with relationship strain and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is made together and can shift as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session delivery methods. Before booking, confirm which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen between other obligations. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and homework to suit remote work, and Janice draws on her approaches to keep sessions focused and practical.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Janice works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, ADHD, parenting challenges, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that starts from where someone is and looks for steps they can try right away.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient mental health, addiction recovery, schools, and private practice, and has supervised new social workers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MS LCSW and lists LA LCSW, and she practices from Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.