Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
How Janet works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Janet
Janet Nestor is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 23 years of experience. She uses a client-centered style and practical talk therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Janet keeps sessions informal and direct so people can speak honestly and begin making changes.
She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with emotionally-focused work to help people identify thoughts and feelings that keep problems going. Mindfulness methods are used to build calm and present-moment focus, and solution-focused strategies help set achievable steps toward improvement.
Background and approach
Sessions may also include somatic awareness to help people notice how their body holds stress. Janet draws on earlier work in special education to support people dealing with attention differences, autism spectrum issues, and disabilities. That background informs how she adapts pace and expectations to each person’s needs.
She also has experience with addiction recovery, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Her approach suits people who prefer straightforward conversation and practical tools. Janet prioritizes creating a respectful space where people can talk about grief, relationship patterns, self-esteem, and life transitions.
She also works with concerns such as bipolar condition, sleeping and eating difficulties, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and conducted from North Carolina. Janet works with adults and teens aged 14 and up, and she uses formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
Her license is NC LCMHC.
What Janet works with
Everything Janet lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Janet's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Janet lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic 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 Janet’s Approaches Work Online
Janet often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy together. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, anger, and depressive patterns. Mindfulness adds simple exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which helps with stress and emotional ups and downs.She also brings a Client-Centered approach to online sessions. That means she listens first, follows the person’s pace, and adapts methods to fit individual goals. Figuring out the best mix of techniques is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to choose what feels useful and to adjust it over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and seeing nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick support, ongoing tracking, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Janet
What kinds of problems does Janet help with?
She sees people for stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and informal, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to create practical plans.
How much experience does she have?
Janet has 23 years of clinical experience and a background in special education that informs her approach with attention differences and autism spectrum issues.
Where is Janet licensed and based?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and practices from that state.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Janet provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.