Janell Dickerson, LCSW, LISW-CP

Janell Dickerson uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people facing addiction and related struggles. She brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into sessions to help clients notice what matters and build small, useful skills. Janell holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) credentials and practices in Florida.

Her work focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, LGBT-related concerns, and mood challenges such as bipolar symptoms. Janell pays attention to how symptoms show up in daily routines and relationships and looks for simple ways to change those patterns.

Janell sees clients as the experts in their own lives and emphasizes strengths that already exist. Sessions usually involve learning concrete skills, trying new behaviors between meetings, and talking through what helps and what gets in the way. She aims to make the process direct and understandable so clients can use what they learn right away.

With four years of clinical experience, Janell draws on practical methods rather than long lectures. She works with people facing issues like isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose questions, and major medical or end-of-life concerns. The focus is on making steady, manageable changes.

Janell invites people who are ready to take steps toward a more workable life to reach out. She helps clients set clear goals, practice specific skills, and track small wins along the way.

Approach-driven online care using ACT, CBT, and DBT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions aligned with what matters. It helps with motivation, meaning, and coping when difficult feelings persist.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when strong emotions, intense reactions, or relationship difficulties get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janell will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick options that match your routine.