- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
- Chronic illness support
About Janet
Janet Chiorello-Ellis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical challenges that follow life changes. Her practice also addresses concerns linked to illness, pain, women's issues, and questions about life purpose.
Janet keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their story. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters now and on finding manageable next steps. She avoids jargon and uses plain language so people can use what they talk about right away.
Her background includes long experience in clinical social work in New Jersey. Over three decades she has supported people through major transitions such as postpartum changes, midlife shifts, and illness-related adjustments. She also helps with communication problems, isolation, and forgiveness work when these issues affect daily life.
When someone brings concerns about mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, or chronic pain, Janet aims to identify practical coping strategies. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and helps map options. Her approach is collaborative and geared toward steady, usable change.
People considering work on life purpose or career direction can expect focused conversations about values, next steps, and realistic planning. To get started she asks questions to clarify priorities, then helps build small experiments and actions to try between sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Janet works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. Cognitive-style approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking; these methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, and social worries. Behavioral strategies focus on small, testable actions and routine changes to improve mood and coping when life feels overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to match techniques to goals and preferences. Over the first few sessions she will review what is helping and adjust the plan so it fits the client's needs and pace.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online methods. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, but please verify the exact session options available with Janet before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include cancer, chronic pain and illness, women's issues, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses plain, conversational sessions that identify small, practical steps. The focus is on clarifying values and testing doable actions between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in social work, supporting people through transitions and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.