- Grief and bereavement
- Parenting teens
- Stress and anxiety
About Janet
Janet Craig is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 35 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, life changes, and questions about life purpose. Her background also includes work with depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and sleep and anger concerns.
She has practiced in settings such as child welfare, hospice care, and schools. That variety shaped a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward steps people can try between meetings. Conversations tend to center on what is causing pain now and what small changes could ease it.
Janet often supports parents, including those with teenagers, by talking through communication, boundaries, and day-to-day routines. She also sees people coping with loss and end-of-life situations, offering ways to sort through emotions and practical arrangements. Her approach is based on listening carefully and helping clients name the changes they want to make.
Therapeutic work may draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. That means clients can expect attention to values and acceptance, a respectful listening stance, practices that slow down difficult thoughts, and short-term problem solving when appropriate.
Janet works with adults in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. People who are considering therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how her style fits with their goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions about purpose. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person's concerns without directing them; this approach helps people feel heard and name their own next steps. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, sleep, and anger.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the approach over time based on what helps. Early sessions often focus on practical goals and deciding which techniques to try between meetings.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join when they have limited bandwidth for video. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular sessions while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, relationship strain, life changes, and questions about life purpose among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical conversations that identify values and small steps. Techniques include acceptance, mindfulness, and solution-focused problem solving.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of social work, counseling, and advocacy experience across child welfare, hospice, and schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are used for sessions with her.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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.