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Janell Dickerson, LCSW, LISW-CP
Florida
LCSW and LISW-CP - anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- ACT and DBT skills
- Stress and depression
About Janell
Janell Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with four years of professional experience in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, and bipolar mood issues. Sessions are conducted in English.
She uses practical strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Janell combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address emotions and behavior. She works in a way that encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, identify thinking patterns that get in the way, and try new behaviors between sessions. Janell helps people build routines and skills they can use day to day. She also addresses related topics such as isolation, communication problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
Her background includes work with people affected by serious medical issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, immigration-related stress, and first responder issues. She supports people dealing with natural or human-caused disasters and those facing midlife transitions. Janell has experience connected to HIV/AIDS and forgiveness work.
Janell emphasizes collaboration about goals and next steps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online sessions
Janell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thinking and test new ways of reacting. CBT sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings and clear steps to measure progress. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice internal experiences without letting them dictate behavior. ACT work often focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when strong emotions or interpersonal difficulties get in the way. DBT techniques teach concrete skills for managing emotional intensity and improving communication. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest starting points. Clients review progress and adjust methods as needed. Confirm the available session formats before booking because options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about specific formats and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, and bipolar-related issues, plus related topics like isolation and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on specific skills and practical steps to change patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and has worked with people affected by serious illness, hospice concerns, disasters, immigration stress, and first responder issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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