Janet Sohmer, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

Practical coping skills
Emotion regulation tools
Mindful stress reduction

About Janet

Janet Sohmer is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 25 years of experience. She centers therapy on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at helping clients feel understood while learning new ways to cope.

Janet helps people work through daily problems and life transitions. She addresses trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and difficulties with motivation and confidence. She also focuses on specific issues like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative behaviors. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients stay present and reduce reactivity. These methods are used in straightforward, practical sessions aimed at concrete change.

Janet creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She partners with clients to set realistic goals and practice new skills between meetings. Her approach is collaborative, with an emphasis on building problem-solving tools that fit everyday life.

People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they want to change and to take small steps toward those goals. Janet aims to empower clients to increase resilience, clarity, and a greater sense of well-being over time.

How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness inform online care

Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical exercises and step-by-step behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and depression.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills support people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions or frequent mood shifts.

Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Simple breathing and attention practices are taught so clients can respond more calmly to stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to continue momentum between appointments while practicing skills in everyday settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janet address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life transitions, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Janet uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on clear goals and skill-building. Sessions emphasize problem solving and practicing new behaviors between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

Janet brings 25 years of professional experience helping people with mood concerns, coping skills, and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she is based in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Janet?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.