Janet Haywood, LISW, LCSW

That means the conversation follows the client’s priorities while the therapist offers guidance and reflection. Janet also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and develop new habits that ease symptoms like worry and low mood. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her approach too, helping people notice patterns and find motivation for change without judgment.

She also has experience with dialectical behavior ideas that help with emotion regulation and coping under pressure. These methods are useful for depression, anxiety, postpartum concerns, and caregiver stress. Janet has worked in crisis management and with mood disorder diagnoses, and she brings that background into steady, problem-focused sessions.

She is experienced with adoption and foster care issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and veteran and armed forces matters among other concerns. The focus stays on what a person wants to change and how to get there. Sessions aim to build trust, clarify goals, and create small, achievable steps.

Parents and caregivers often find this practical pacing helpful when life feels overwhelming. People meet her by video, phone, chat, or text depending on what fits their schedule.