- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Life purpose work
About Janette
Janette Gunn is a Wisconsin LCSW with 24 years of social work experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on isolation, social anxiety and questions about life purpose.
She began her career in a domestic violence shelter and later worked with teens in treatment foster care who had survived severe trauma. That early work shaped how she approaches safety, pacing, and practical supports in sessions. Over two decades she has kept a focus on trauma, anxiety, and grief work.
Her approach blends several therapy styles. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships affect current stress and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought and test different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactivity.
In sessions she follows a client-centered stance, listening first and shaping treatment with the person’s goals. She emphasizes collaboration when setting priorities and choosing techniques. Expect direct, practical conversation that moves from understanding a problem to trying manageable changes.
She draws on long clinical experience with trauma survivors and people facing major life transitions. That background informs safety planning, pacing, and when to introduce skills work. People who are unsure what comes next or who feel stuck after a big change often seek her out to talk through options and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how past and present relationships influence stress and anxiety. In online sessions this can mean mapping patterns and practicing new ways of relating in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It often uses worksheets, short experiments, and skill practice that fit well into virtual appointments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills through step-by-step exercises and homework assignments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize skills training, attachment exploration, or a mix of strategies over several sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients use worksheets and exercises between meetings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for practical problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening, attachment-informed exploration, and skills-based CBT or DBT techniques. Conversations move from understanding what's blocking you to trying specific, manageable changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 24 years of professional experience, beginning in a domestic violence shelter and later working with adolescents in treatment foster care who survived severe trauma. That history informs her trauma and grief work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW credential in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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. The exact price depends on location and plan selection.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.