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Janet Haywood, LISW, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW in North Carolina - Stress and Mood issues
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Janet
Janet Haywood is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, career issues, and coping with life changes. Janet also works with people facing compassion fatigue and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from North Carolina.
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered approaches and mindfulness. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational interviewing and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) appear in her work when they fit the goal. She also draws on Gottman Method ideas for relationship communication when relevant.
Her background includes crisis management and work with mood disorders, postpartum depression, and grief and loss. She has experience with adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues that bring guilt or shame. Janet has supported people connected to the armed forces and those facing isolation or midlife transitions.
In sessions she focuses on identifying symptoms, setting clear goals, and testing practical strategies between meetings. Janet describes therapy as a collaborative process where progress is paced to the person's needs. The practical work can include tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing grounding and mindfulness, and using motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk therapy aimed at understanding current difficulties and building skills to manage them. She invites interested individuals to follow the service's intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
How Janet Integrates CBT, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Work Online
Janet commonly brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into sessions to help clients identify patterns of thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and reflecting so people can clarify goals and feel understood. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT exercises, adding mindfulness practices, or using motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change. The plan adjusts as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals typically adapt worksheets, thought records, and mindfulness exercises so they can be used in remote sessions, helping people practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, career changes, and coping with life transitions, plus compassion fatigue and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Sessions often include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience and background in crisis management, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and grief and loss.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LISW in South Carolina and LCSW in North Carolina, and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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