- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose support
About Janet
Dr. Janet Geller is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 40 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose questions, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
She uses a direct, respectful style in sessions. Conversations are focused and practical. Janet adapts how she talks and plans treatment to fit the person in front of her. She explains options clearly and helps people weigh what might work next.
In sessions she checks what matters most right now. She balances attention to past events with present-day goals and steps forward. Common topics include repairing communication, managing symptoms from past trauma, and working out what matters after a major life change.
Her approach includes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, trauma responses, and relationship patterns. She helps people practice new ways of interacting and coping, and she revisits progress over time so plans can shift when needed.
Janet works in New York and conducts sessions in English. People who want to try therapy with her begin by completing an online matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
Approaches for working online on relationships and trauma
Two evidence-based directions she uses are trauma-focused techniques and relational work. Trauma-focused techniques look at how past events affect current reactions and teach specific tools to reduce symptoms and manage triggers. Relational work focuses on communication patterns and interaction habits to help people change how they relate to others and feel more connected.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most relevant, and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback indicate what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to meet during a break from work. These practical benefits can help sustain regular work on relationship concerns, trauma recovery, and questions about life purpose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related problems, and also works with caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses direct, practical conversations and evidence-based techniques to clarify current priorities and test small steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people with relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States 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; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.