Janet Wise

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.