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Janet Atkinson, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Janet
Janet Atkinson is an LCSW licensed in New York with 29 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her work also addresses concerns such as sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, and ADHD.
Janet uses straightforward talk and goal-focused methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to listen and build a working plan together.
Sessions focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings. That might include small behavioral experiments, skills for managing strong emotions, or short structured exercises to shift daily routines. Janet explains options clearly and helps people pick what fits their schedule and goals.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in New York settings, working with a wide range of concerns across the adult lifespan. She combines problem-solving and evidence-informed strategies with straightforward coaching on next steps.
People who choose her often want clear techniques and a practical road map for change. She invites questions about what a few sessions could look like, the kinds of tasks they might try between visits, and how progress will be checked over time.
How Janet uses structured approaches in online sessions
Janet commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress. CBT work typically involves setting clear goals, practicing short exercises, and checking what changed after trying something different.She also uses Client-Centered methods that prioritize listening and developing a collaborative plan. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are a focus, with concrete tools for handling intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is part of the first few sessions. Janet works with clients to identify priorities, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful and practical for daily life. This is a collaborative process that balances short-term remedies and longer-term skill building.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Janet will discuss how to structure meetings so they match timing needs, goal focus, and comfort with different session styles.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and life changes, plus concerns like sleep, eating, parenting stress, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses through short experiments and homework between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York with 29 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in New York and practices as an LCSW licensed in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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