Therapist profile
Janet Atkinson, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 061509
- NPI1144326638
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Emotion regulation skills
- CBT for thoughts
- Solution focused steps
About Janet
Janet Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 29 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, and challenges tied to parenting and career. Sessions are conducted in English and geared toward people who want clear, practical steps to manage intense emotions and life changes.
Janet uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to clarify what matters most to each client. She draws on client-centered work to listen and shape sessions around the client's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood, and teaches specific skills to shift those patterns.
When emotions run high, Janet brings in elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help clients with distress tolerance and emotion regulation. Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck and wants to find internal reasons to change. Solution-focused techniques help identify small, achievable steps when a problem feels overwhelming.
Her background includes long clinical experience in New York settings working with trauma, grief, mood challenges, and relationship concerns. She aims to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented, with tools and check-ins that can be used between appointments.
People who prefer clear guidance and a focus on skills to manage anger, stress, or depression may find her approach useful. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match your needs.
How sessions work
How Janet's approaches translate to online work
Janet often integrates client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your concerns and priorities, then shaping sessions around what you want to change. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers exercises to test and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT adds concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills for managing intense reactions.Choosing which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try different techniques to find what fits. Sessions can shift over time as skills are learned and new issues come up, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when that suits your schedule. If you prefer focused skill practice, CBT and DBT techniques translate well to online meetings and short between-session exercises.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and responses to others' anger. Anger is listed among many topics she helps people with.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills. That means talking through triggers, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing emotion regulation strategies.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has 29 years of professional experience working in New York. That background includes work with trauma, grief, mood concerns, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state. Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees should be checked during the sign-up process.
What is the first step to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That will connect you and allow scheduling the initial appointment.
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