Janet Nestor, LCMHC

Janet Nestor is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 23 years of experience. She uses a client-centered style and keeps sessions informal and approachable. Janet aims to meet people where they are and tailor the work to each person's needs.

Her background began in special education, working with adolescents and adults who had ADHD, learning differences, autism, and physical disabilities. That early work shaped how she supports people coping with developmental differences and long-term health challenges. Her practice also includes work with people who have struggled with substance use and those in long-term recovery.

Janet specializes in anxiety-related concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, and stress. She also helps people dealing with depression, sleep and eating difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional focus areas and are part of the wider range of challenges she addresses.

Her approach draws on cognitive techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. She also brings somatic elements into sessions when body-centered work is helpful. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person's comfort level.

People who prefer a warm, direct style may find her easy to talk with. She emphasizes practical steps alongside understanding, helping clients develop strategies that fit day-to-day life. The first meeting is used to figure out goals and decide a plan that feels right.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space and helps people set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-based, teaching ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and name feelings, then find new ways to respond to strong emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Expect a mix of talking, skill-building, mindfulness exercises, and occasional body-focused work when it seems useful.

Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into life - for example scheduling a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using a phone or lower-bandwidth option when video isn't convenient. These practical benefits can help clients maintain momentum and apply strategies between sessions.