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Janet Wise, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Janet is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Janet. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Janet has a wonderfully warm and patient demeanor. Her vast amount of knowledge, experience and empathy are just what I needed as I start this journey towards better self understanding.

Reviewed November 2024

She has been very helpful from the initial session. I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Janet

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am Janet Wise-Thomas, a Licensed NYS Clinical Social Worker who has been working for over 30 years with individuals with chronic illnesses and who have suffered many forms of psychological and physical trauma. My work with young adults to seniors who struggled with variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, community violence and gender identity. I am sensitive and respectful for multi/cross-cultural factors, and trained others on cultural competency. In the end, it is about building therapeutic relationship with you that is compassionate, warmth and in-tune with your needs.

My therapeutic approach draws from many disciplines, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am a strong believer in collaborating with my clients to help them create and accomplish their goals. Whether it is dealing with symptoms of depression or anxiety, or getting back to normalcy after experiencing trauma and/or going through a life crisis. Over the years, I have been privileged to work with many individuals and families looking to increase their overall stability and find joy and purpose in their lives. I do not have a “one size fits all” approach. Each individual or family constellation has specific needs, and my coaching and counseling reflects the importance of tuning into their concerns. Let’s talk about how I can help you in your journey to a better and healthier you!

In addition, I have undergone intensive training in Pastoral Counseling through Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies. My training and experiences included offering grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings such as the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. In the community, I provided pastoral care counseling to members at The Riverside Church in the City of New York. In these unprecedented times of disproportionate loss and grief, I have the skill set of empathy and compassion to help you as you grieve the loss of love ones, especially when you were not able to say goodbye.

I believe that you work with a person in mind, body and spirit. Outside of my work as a therapist, I am a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi) and cardio-fitness (including Cardio Drumming) to persons of all ages.

You are unique and you were created to do good things in this world for yourself and others. You are taking the steps to develop your potential! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and it is an honor to be your guide through your healing process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Janet Wise's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457449647.

  • LCSW · New York · 025619 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Janet Wise

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

16 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Grateful Listens Recommend Helpful Caring Compassion Great Understanding Warm

Janet has a wonderfully warm and patient demeanor. Her vast amount of knowledge, experience and empathy are just what I needed as I start this journey towards better self understanding.

Reviewed November 2024

She has been very helpful from the initial session. I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed November 2024

I just feel so comfortable telling her things. She so clam.

Reviewed November 2023

Janet is the best! So caring and understanding.

Reviewed August 2023

Janet was so instrumental in helping me this last 6 months. Without her help I don’t think I would have been able to move from a survivor to a thriver and definitely not in the time frame that I have. Janet helped me to see the truth about myself and showed me a path forward that I had never thought possible. I will forever be grateful and recommend her as well as better help to anyone struggling through the same issues I have.

Reviewed January 2023

I feel like I’ve discovered so much more about myself through Janet. I wouldn’t have been able to establish my personal boundaries without her expertise.

Reviewed November 2022

Janet has been beyond helpful in my journey to wellness and healing. I am forever grateful to her for her insight, wisdom and for all that she has helped to guide me through in a season of confusion, discomfort and brokenness. I would highly recommend her as a therapist and although I have been able to reach my therapy goals with her, should I need to come back to therapy- this is the woman I’ll be seeing.

Reviewed August 2022

Thank you very much to Janet. I'm grateful that she was my therapist during a challenging time. I appreciated her compassion and insight into some of the issues I was dealing with when we first met. Over many sessions, she sent me helpful workbooks and thought provoking webinar series, that we would discuss the following week. I recommend Janet to anyone who is looking for an experienced, and insightful therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Janet is the most caring and compassionate person. She actually listens and sees me for who I am. I’m so grateful for my time with Janet Wise!

Reviewed December 2021

I came to Janet first after losing a loved one and struggling with grief. I have worked with her for almost a year though, because that grief involved many other elements of struggle and she helped me work through them. I came to Janet in desperate need of coping mechanisms and she taught me all of those and more! Additionally, she did so with grace, thoughtfulness, and profound kindness. I don't even know how to sufficiently express my gratitude for her. This year has been challenging but working with Janet allowed me to grow in a way that would not have been possible without her.

Reviewed November 2021

Janet is very comforting and warm. She listens well and provides great feedback to utilize in your every day life. We have only just begun my sessions however, I am hopeful and excited for the future.

Reviewed November 2021

I was only able to attend sessions for about 2 months, but in that time Janet was a great help to me. She helped me recognize aspects of my behavior I had been ignoring and showed me how I could do better by focusing on myself. She left me in a much better position to care for myself, and by extension the people I care about. Thank you!

Reviewed September 2021

I’ve had a few months worth of sessions with Janet and I can already see progress in my mood and in the reduction of negative thoughts and general anxiety. Janet listens well and is so encouraging! She has all the tools and strategies you can imagine to combat mental health issues and she tailors them to your specific needs. She helped me with mindfulness, breathing, and finding compassion for MYSELF!

Reviewed August 2021

i was a bit nervous to start this journey but matching with ms. wise put me at ease. she’s listens attentively, is supportive, and incredibly uplifting. most importantly she makes me feel safe enough to share my worries and concerns.

Reviewed May 2021

Janet Wise is very Wise! I love Janet and really appreciated working with her. She really provided strong structure, was an excellent listener, and gave me quality time. I could tell that she was prioritizing me and making sure I had what I needed - she would check in with me mid-week and respond to the written things I sent her in a timely manner. She was respectful and always compassionate with my questions and situations. Thanks to Janet I was able to find my internal compass again and now have a toolbox of strategies and things I can turn to; I really feel like I have the skills and knowledge to take better care of my mental health now. I thought I was self aware before I met Janet, and she helped me understand a whole new level of how to consider things and approach my challenges. Highly recommend Janet for anyone who wants the "reality therapy" grounded in practical actions and techniques, and a wonderful, humorous guide. :)

Reviewed May 2021

I've had just one session with Janet, but so far I appreciate the rapport and confidence she fostered and look forward to working with her.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Janet Wise offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Janet Wise works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Janet Wise speak?

Janet Wise speaks English.

How many years of experience does Janet Wise have?

Janet Wise has 30 years of experience.

Where is Janet Wise licensed to practice?

Janet Wise is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Janet Wise accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Janet Wise does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Janet Wise offer?

Janet Wise offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Janet Wise?

Janet Wise can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Janet Wise?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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