- Anxiety and depression
- Life purpose questions
- CBT DBT mindfulness
About Janet
Janet Sohmer is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - with 25 years of experience supporting adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with daily living. She also helps people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, anger, grief, and questions about life purpose. Janet works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and want practical steps forward.
She uses clear, evidence-informed methods in sessions rather than vague promises. Conversations focus on identifying current patterns, testing small changes, and building skills that reduce distress. Janet draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape unhelpful thinking, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions, and mindfulness practices to increase attention to the present moment.
Sessions are straightforward and action-oriented. She talks through specific problems, practices skills in-session, and sets manageable tasks between meetings. Common themes she addresses include communication problems, codependency, avoidance patterns, feelings of emptiness, and struggles with commitment or control.
Janet’s background combines long-term clinical work and a focus on practical coping strategies. She helps people make sense of family of origin influences, address guilt or shame, and cope with panic attacks or mood fluctuations. Her approach aims to help people find clearer next steps when life has become confusing or overwhelming.
People meet her for help sorting priorities, improving relationships, and finding more direction after life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Ohio as an LPCC.
How Janet uses CBT, DBT and mindfulness online
Janet commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. DBT offers concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills for intense feelings and impulsivity. Mindfulness therapy trains attention to the present moment and can help reduce rumination and increase emotional clarity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences to choose methods that fit. Decisions about which skills to learn are collaborative and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help someone keep consistent appointments and practice skills in everyday settings while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and life purpose concerns among other issues.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is practical and skills-based using approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to identify patterns, practice new skills, and set manageable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janet has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Ohio.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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