Janell Dickerson

Janell Dickerson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and life changes. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and brings four years of professional experience to her practice. Janell emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own stories and builds on their strengths to move forward.

She listens for what matters most to each person and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often center on identifying values, building coping skills, and reducing unhelpful thinking patterns. Janell uses clear, step-by-step guidance so people can try new strategies between meetings.

Her background includes work with people experiencing major life transitions, loss, chronic illness concerns, and identity-related stress. She also supports those facing isolation, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of trauma or disaster. Janell pays attention to how daily routines and relationships affect mood and behavior.

Janell draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape the work. She helps people translate those methods into actions that fit real life. Her style is collaborative, practical, and focused on small, achievable changes.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and concrete tools. Janell encourages gentle persistence and normalizes the difficulty of change. She aims to support clients as they decide what matters next and take manageable steps toward it.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with grief, anxiety, and major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and to build routines that improve mood and daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. Those tools are useful for crisis moments and for building steady coping habits.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then suggest one or more methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in together to see what fits and adjust the plan as needed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and apply them in everyday situations.