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Janelle Murray, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Strengths based work
- Trauma focus
About Janelle
Janelle Murray, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with nine years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, and workplace problems.
She works in straightforward, practical ways to identify strengths already present in a person's life. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Savannah State University and a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University. She has experience working with diverse cultures and populations, and with women and adolescents who are survivors of abuse.
Early work as an in-home therapist shaped her skill at building rapport and supporting people during crises. She uses clear strategies for stress management and stabilization, and focuses on improving how people relate to themselves and others. These are concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Her clinical approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and narrative techniques, plus psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when useful. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thoughts, testing different responses, and noticing what works in daily life.
People who choose her typically want structured, practical steps rather than abstract discussion. She aims to help clients find and use the resources they already have to move toward clearer goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Janelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT is practical and focuses on specific skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths to set goals. Narrative therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to consider alternative ways of viewing difficult events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. She will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as those goals change.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving responsibilities. Discuss format preferences during the initial scheduling step to match the practical logistics to therapeutic goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, and related workplace and life-change issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and narrative methods to notice thoughts and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of practice since 2014, including in-home therapy and work with diverse cultural backgrounds and survivors of abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in the state of Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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