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Online therapist

Janet Crockett

Calm guidance for parenting and life transitions

Credentials
LCSW, MD, LCSW-C
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Maryland, Delaware
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Janet

Janet Crockett is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on parenting and a range of life stressors. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, career transitions, eating concerns, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Janet aims to meet people where they are and offers steady support as they make changes.

She uses a respectful, sensitive approach that adapts to each person’s needs. Conversations and plans are shaped around what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

Janet emphasizes practical steps and steady encouragement rather than one-size-fits-all advice. Janet holds LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and brings nine years of professional experience. Her practice in Maryland is informed by work across related mental health areas, including grief, motivation, and confidence building.

She explains options plainly and helps clients weigh what might work for them. Sessions emphasize clear goals and reachable actions. Janet aims to help people develop better coping strategies, rebuild confidence, and manage life changes.

She supports problem solving around work, family roles, and daily stressors in straightforward terms. Her background includes experience with additional concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, first responder issues, veteran and armed forces matters, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder. Janet encourages honest conversation and works collaboratively to adjust plans as needs evolve.

Approaches that fit life, delivered online

Janet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to everyday problems. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and problem solving; it teaches small, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and manage emotions. This approach helps with grief, anger, stress from life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Another frequent focus is on confidence and motivation work. These techniques break larger goals into manageable tasks, boost self-esteem, and address barriers that get in the way of work or personal goals. That style is useful for career concerns, low motivation, and rebuilding self-worth after difficult events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet helps clients choose and try methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts plans as progress is made and listens for what helps most so the process stays collaborative.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family and work schedules and allow for ongoing support between appointments. Licensed professionals can adjust pace and format so care fits real life and changing needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career transitions, eating concerns, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and parenting among other related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and sensitive with a practical focus. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of professional work experience and has worked across grief, motivation, and confidence issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials with license details DE LCSW Q1-0012361 and MD LCSW-C 20148, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
9 years
Licensed
Maryland, Delaware
Languages
English

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