- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- DBT skills
About Janell
Janell Dickerson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with four years of professional experience. She is based in Florida and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. Janell also lists work with addictions, LGBT concerns, and bipolar disorder among her primary focuses.
She believes people know their own stories and have strengths to draw on. In sessions she listens and helps people notice those strengths. She frames therapy as a practical collaboration rather than a lecture, and emphasizes small, doable steps when things feel overwhelming.
Her background includes use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those approaches show up as tools she offers to help with thoughts, emotional regulation, and putting values into action. She adapts techniques to fit what each person needs instead of using a single method for everyone.
In practice she talks through concrete problems and coping strategies. That can include working through grief and loss, managing intense anxiety, coping with life transitions, and addressing guilt and shame when those feelings linger. Sessions also cover communication difficulties and finding purpose during midlife changes.
Janell’s style aims to make therapy understandable and usable. She helps people break larger problems into smaller steps. People who come for help often leave with specific skills to try between meetings.
How ACT, CBT, and DBT inform online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can help when guilt or shame get in the way of meaningful choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments. CBT tends to be practical and skill-based, which can help reduce anxiety and depressive thinking over time.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are often used when someone needs steadier regulation and clearer communication practices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can shift as progress is made, and the plan is adjusted together.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate the practical benefits of remote sessions, such as fitting meetings around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and not needing extra travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy manageable within a busy life without promising a particular service.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, and bipolar issues, plus additional focuses such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as practical tools, and frames sessions as a collaborative process focused on skills and small steps.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.