Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am Janet Wise-Thomas, a Licensed NYS Clinical Social Worker who has been working for over 30 years with individuals with chronic illnesses and who have suffered many forms of psychological and physical trauma. My work with young adults to seniors who struggled with variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, community violence and gender identity. I am sensitive and respectful for multi/cross-cultural factors, and trained others on cultural competency. In the end, it is about building therapeutic relationship with you that is compassionate, warmth and in-tune with your needs.
My therapeutic approach draws from many disciplines, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am a strong believer in collaborating with my clients to help them create and accomplish their goals. Whether it is dealing with symptoms of depression or anxiety, or getting back to normalcy after experiencing trauma and/or going through a life crisis. Over the years, I have been privileged to work with many individuals and families looking to increase their overall stability and find joy and purpose in their lives. I do not have a “one size fits all” approach. Each individual or family constellation has specific needs, and my coaching and counseling reflects the importance of tuning into their concerns. Let’s talk about how I can help you in your journey to a better and healthier you!
In addition, I have undergone intensive training in Pastoral Counseling through Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies. My training and experiences included offering grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings such as the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. In the community, I provided pastoral care counseling to members at The Riverside Church in the City of New York. In these unprecedented times of disproportionate loss and grief, I have the skill set of empathy and compassion to help you as you grieve the loss of love ones, especially when you were not able to say goodbye.
I believe that you work with a person in mind, body and spirit. Outside of my work as a therapist, I am a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi) and cardio-fitness (including Cardio Drumming) to persons of all ages.
You are unique and you were created to do good things in this world for yourself and others. You are taking the steps to develop your potential! I welcome the opportunity to work with you and it is an honor to be your guide through your healing process.
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Janet Wise is a New York State licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience supporting people who live with chronic medical conditions and those who have endured psychological and physical trauma. She has worked across the lifespan, from young adults to seniors, helping clients navigate complex emotional and practical challenges.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting difficulties, anger management, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and coaching. She is attentive to multi- and cross-cultural factors and has trained others in cultural competency.
Janet integrates techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused therapy, tailoring interventions to each person or family rather than using a single approach. She emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to set and achieve goals whether the focus is symptom relief, recovery from trauma, or restoring a sense of normalcy after a life crisis.
In addition to clinical training, she completed intensive pastoral counseling study through Fordham University’s School of Religion and Religious Studies and has provided grief and crisis counseling in hospital settings such as emergency rooms and intensive care units. She also offered pastoral care at The Riverside Church in New York, bringing experience in supporting people through loss when usual goodbyes were not possible.
Outside of therapy, Janet is a licensed fitness instructor who teaches yoga, Enerchi (a form of Tai Chi), and cardio-fitness including Cardio Drumming to people of all ages. She approaches mental health from mind, body, and spirit perspectives and welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families as they work toward greater stability, purpose, and well-being.
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One clear benefit is convenience – clients can choose the format that fits their needs and schedule, whether that is a video visit, a phone call, a live chat session, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate therapeutic work into a busy life.
Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. Online therapy can be an effective, adaptable way to access professional support when addressing everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
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