Janet Stone-Nielsen, LCSW

Janet Stone-Nielsen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years in practice. She helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns. Her manner is warm and grounded, and she aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit.

Janet uses a person-centered, empowerment approach that begins where each person is. She explains patterns and common responses to trauma so clients can see what has been keeping them stuck. Sessions often include practical tools to manage anxiety, mood shifts, sleep, and daily functioning.

Her background includes long experience working with effects of domestic and sexual abuse, and the problems that often follow those experiences such as post-traumatic stress, codependency, parenting difficulties, and career or financial stress. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, and life transitions.

Janet incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and on trauma-focused approaches to address painful memories and reactions. She serves adults who want steady, practical therapy that focuses on safety, symptom relief, and gradual rebuilding.

Janet practices in North Carolina as an LCSW. Prospective clients can expect conversational, skills-oriented sessions aimed at clear goals and small steps toward feeling more able and more in control.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience, listening carefully and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. It helps people feel heard and supported while they name problems and set goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship stress.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. When appropriate, it can be one part of addressing trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest options together. Over a few sessions they will adjust methods so the work fits the person's pace and tolerance.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce commute time, and let clients use different tools during sessions while working toward steady progress.