Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Janelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California, Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Janelle
Janelle Alexander is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress and emotional struggles. She holds LCSW credentials in both California and Florida and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions. She commonly helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction concerns, bipolar symptoms, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse.
She also supports people coping with low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Conversations in sessions are practical and focused on what matters most to the client. Her style is collaborative and respectful. Janelle emphasizes listening first, then working together to set clear, achievable goals.
She mixes approaches to match each person’s needs rather than following a single method rigidly. Clients can expect straightforward tools they can use between sessions, such as pacing strategies, thought-challenging exercises, and mindfulness practices. She also draws on relationship-focused work when helpful to address communication patterns and connection.
Janelle recognizes that starting therapy can feel difficult and offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to begin. She guides people step by step and tailors each plan to the individual’s circumstances and priorities.
What Janelle works with
Everything Janelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Janelle's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Janelle lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship by listening carefully and following the client's lead; it helps when someone needs support to feel understood and to set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies for changing unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and motivation issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches so that the plan stays practical and focused on improvement.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a more conversational session, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone needs a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for short updates, coping prompts, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family routines while keeping the focus on real-world progress.
Questions people ask about Janelle
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening, setting achievable goals, and using practical tools like mindfulness and behavior strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Florida and holds LCSW credentials in California and Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.