At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Mississippi / C8073; LCSW, Louisiana / 2761
- NPI
- 1558651315
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative goal setting
- Practical coping skills
- Longstanding clinical experience
About Janice
Janice McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience helping people make lasting changes. She practices from a viewpoint that values the client’s own goals and strengths. Janice has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health centers, addiction recovery programs, public and charter schools, and private practice, and she recently retired from supervising new social workers seeking licensure.
She believes therapy should begin where a person is. Sessions focus on identifying small, doable steps toward the changes a person wants. Janice often helps people find the inner voice that points to next moves, and she encourages grounding through the five senses to stay connected to the present.
Her background includes long experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy struggles, career questions, and identity issues. She also works with concerns such as burnout and compassion fatigue, ADHD, parenting stress, and life transitions. Janice has written books about mental health and practical healing strategies.
In sessions she adjusts the style to each person. Some people want direct action and skills. Others prefer a more reflective, client-centered pace. The therapist and client choose how to proceed together, aiming for steady progress rather than perfection.
Janice practices in Mississippi and holds an MS LCSW, which denotes a master’s degree and a licensed clinical social worker credential. Sessions and the approach used will be chosen based on each person’s needs and goals.
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How her approaches inform online work
Janice uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons for change and to build motivation in a nonjudgmental way. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening, empathy, and letting the person guide the pace of sessions. Together these approaches let her tailor sessions to the person's goals and readiness. Finding the right mix is collaborative - she works with each person to choose methods that fit their needs and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific formats offered before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your daily routine and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyExperience
31+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Janice address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions, among many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, combining practical skills with reflective work. She helps people identify small steps and uses grounding through the five senses to keep work focused and manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 31 years of practice in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient mental health, addiction recovery programs, schools, and private practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an MS LCSW, indicating a master’s degree and LCSW license, and she practices in Mississippi.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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