I am a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working in the field for over ten years. I am also licensed in North Carolina and New Jersey. My background includes being trained in a variety of areas including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anger Management as well as Disruptive Behavior Disorders. I received both my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Medaille College. My Bachelor's Degree is in Child and Youth Services and my Master's Degree is in Mental Health Counseling. I also hold my Trauma Certification from the University of Buffalo's School of Social Work.
I am committed to providing professional, client-centered services to those in need. I strive to be the catalyst to change for my clients and/or families. Let me help you and your family put the pieces back together again.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 18-004185
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Janel is an amazing therapist who has helped me tremendously with my anxiety and stress. She is always there when i need her. She has taught me techniques and strategies and has helped my boyfriend and I learn how to be there better for each other when dealing with my anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I must it has been a pleasure and comforting having Janel as a counselor.Thank you for serving and supporting me with loss and grief.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She was the best.
Written on Sep 06, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
She is the most down to earth individual in a professional capacity that I have ever encountered. Her tone and demeanor is comforting and reassuring. She allows me to speak freely and openly and doesn’t speak over me or make me feel like I’m talking too much or that she’s uninterested in what I’m speaking about. Very professional and has a great level of expertise in the subjects I needed the most guidance in. I’m truly grateful to have met Janel. She is godsent.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Janel is extremely supportive, patient, and kind, and gives helpful advice and real talk when it comes to grounding me and keeping me from blowing small things out of proportion. She listens but also asks questions and gives very helpful tactics and practices that have slowly changed my negative thought patterns. Following her gentle suggestions, I have made true progress in reducing my stress and anxiety, and in keeping what’s important in perspective. I’m so thankful to have this space with Janel where I don’t feel any judgment, only support and she’s helped guide me towards making progress in the areas I need to work on and improve.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Janel is that friend I didn't know I needed in my life. I say that because Janel is very easy to talk allowing you the space to talk freely and without judgement. She raises questions I didn't think to ask myself or validates my feelings where I feel I'm alone in the situation. I came into therapy thinking I knew what I wanted to discuss though after speaking with Janel I realized there was more things I hadn't really thought too much on that were bothering me. The approach Janel guides me on for handling certain situations with other people has been key in my therapy and help ease my anxiety giving me the tools to keep my anxiety in check.
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Janel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse