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Online therapist

Janet Nealer

Experienced, practical support for family concerns

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Credentials
MD, LCMFT
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Janet

Janet Nealer is an experienced clinician who focuses on concerns parents often face, such as stress, anxiety, parenting worries, relationship strain, trauma, and depression. She also helps with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, addiction issues, career concerns, and LGBT-related matters. Janet brings 40 years of professional experience to her work and holds an MD plus an LCMFT license.

She approaches each person with respect and an assumption that they know their life best.

Background and approach

Janet uses clear, down-to-earth conversations to identify what feels most pressing. She listens first and asks practical questions to map out small, manageable steps. Her style is collaborative - she supports and empowers people as they decide what change looks like for them.

Her methods draw from attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she pays attention to how relationships shape feelings, centers the client’s goals, and works on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also incorporates emotionally-focused and existential perspectives when they fit the situation.

Janet works from Maryland and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients and offers remote formats. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a brief matching questionnaire, and schedules according to availability. Janet aims to make first steps straightforward for families seeking practical support.

Approaches for online family and parenting support

Janet draws on attachment-based work to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. That approach helps when worries stem from connection, trust, or patterns that repeat across relationships. She also uses client-centered therapy which puts the client's goals and perspective at the center of sessions; this creates space for people to define what matters most and to move at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioral experiments that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Janet collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals, values, and current situation. She adapts techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic for the family or individual.

Online therapy with Janet is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around family life, to follow up between meetings, and to keep continuity when travel or time constraints occur. The variety of options lets people pick what feels most manageable as they work toward change.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janet address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and LGBT-related issues, among other focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens closely, centers the client's goals, and helps set small, practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
Janet brings 40 years of professional experience to her work. She emphasizes the client as expert in their own story and offers support to build on existing strengths.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Maryland and holds an MD and an LCMFT with license number LCM473.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Janet offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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