- Practical coping skills
- Parenting support
- Grief counseling
About Janet
Janet Craig is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and life changes. She works with adults on issues such as depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and career stress. Janet also supports those facing chronic illness, end-of-life situations, and caregiving strain.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens carefully and asks practical questions to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that match each person’s goals and daily life. Janet believes people can heal and grow, and she offers steady guidance along the way.
Janet’s background includes work in child welfare, hospice, and schools in Illinois. That mix of settings shaped her skills with parents, bereavement counseling, and helping people through big transitions. She draws on decades of direct practice with families and individuals.
Clinically, she uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. These methods are used to build coping skills, manage strong emotions, and find workable options for stress and relationship struggles.
People who come to Janet often want concrete help - better sleep, calmer reactions, clearer parenting strategies, or tools for grief. She helps them set goals and try small changes that can fit into everyday life.
How Janet’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Janet commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to small actions that match their values. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices that can ease anxiety, improve sleep, and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Janet will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and together they’ll try methods that fit. She focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions and adjusts strategies based on what works for the individual.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum while working on stress, parenting challenges, grief, or relationship concerns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janet focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, sleep issues, and career strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, with careful listening and practical questions to help people set and reach personal goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Janet has 35 years of social work and counseling experience, including roles in child welfare, hospice, and school settings in Illinois.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Janet?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.