Janice McDermott
Experienced LCSW guiding practical change and recovery
LCSW Mississippi
- Experience
- 31 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Janice
Janice McDermott brings over three decades of clinical practice to her work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Background and approach
She has provided care in a wide range of settings including outpatient and inpatient mental health centers, addiction recovery programs, public and charter schools, and independent practice, and she also spent time supervising new social workers toward their licensure.
Her long career has deepened her familiarity with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a broad array of life transitions and family dynamics. Janice blends practical support with an emphasis on personal agency, helping clients identify the changes they want and taking manageable steps toward those goals.
She works from the client’s starting point and invites each person to locate the inner knowing that can guide recovery and growth. Janice is also an author of books on healing and mental wellness, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at steady progress rather than perfection.
Clients can expect sessions tailored to their needs and paced to their comfort level, with attention to strengthening coping skills, managing distressing emotions, and clarifying life purpose. Her long experience and varied practice settings inform a grounded, compassionate approach to care in Mississippi.
Online therapeutic approaches and flexible care
Janice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to support clients in clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and committing to actions that align with what matters most. ACT can be useful for managing emotional pain and increasing psychological flexibility.Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods make the most sense for their concerns, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress and needs evolve. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping their care plan so the work fits their life.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and apply therapeutic tools in everyday contexts.
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Experience
31+ years
Licensed
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English