Janice Nass, LCSW

Janice Nass is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience helping people navigate major life changes. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. Janice focuses on practical steps that help people regain a sense of control and move forward.

Her approach is straightforward. She helps people notice the stories their minds tell and then reframe those stories when they no longer serve them. She also helps clients reconnect with their core values so choices match what matters most to them. Sessions often include small, doable actions to try between meetings.

Janice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She adapts these methods to fit each person's situation rather than using a single fixed plan. The work tends to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to both thinking patterns and everyday habits.

Across four decades Janice has worked in long-term care, hospice, administration, and group practice settings. That range has shaped a calm, realistic style that expects setbacks and looks for strengths. She encourages people to experiment with new responses and to treat difficult moments as chances to learn.

Her practice emphasizes building supports and healthier self-care. She talks through communication styles, boundary-setting, and how to let go of relationships or patterns that no longer help. The overall aim is to help people become steadier and more able to handle life as it changes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support growth and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins during a break. It can also let people pick formats that suit their energy level - for example, shorter phone conversations when bandwidth is low, or video meetings when seeing facial cues helps. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus so therapy fits day-to-day routines while supporting progress.