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Janet Hardin, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW in Arizona - mood and life transition work
See online therapy options- Depression and anxiety
- CBT and ACT methods
- Caregiver and grief support
About Janet
Janet Hardin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona with 10 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem issues. Her practice also covers mood disorders, caregiver stress, chronic health concerns, and midlife transitions.
Janet focuses on practical, talk-based work that identifies unhelpful thoughts and routines. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to address patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions emphasize simple skills to manage symptoms and daily coping strategies.
She also pays attention to life roles and relationships. That includes parenting strain, grief, intimacy concerns, and problems with communication or codependency. Janet works with people facing addiction, compassion fatigue, postpartum depression, and end-of-life caregiving stress.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and, when appropriate, hypnotherapy to support relaxation and focus. Conversations aim to clarify goals, test small behavior changes, and build more helpful responses to stressors. Progress is measured in practical steps rather than abstract goals.
Janet recognizes cultural differences and explores how those affect emotions and choices. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on short, structured exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which teaches how to accept uncomfortable feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationship patterns affect current communication and intimacy concerns.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Janet will discuss goals and preferences, try practical techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The choice of approach is decided together rather than assumed up front.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Talk with Janet about which session arrangements best fit work, caregiving, and daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly helps with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns as well as mood disorders and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using talk therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test alternative behaviors.
What is her background and how long has she practiced?
Janet is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience working with people facing chronic illness, grief, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an Arizona LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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