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Janet Nealer

Compassionate clinician blending insight and practical tools

MD, LCMFT Maryland

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Janet

Janet Nealer brings four decades of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, and career questions.

Background and approach

She also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and neurodiversity considerations. Janet emphasizes clients' strengths and personal expertise in their own stories while offering professional guidance toward change.

Holding an MD and the LCMFT credential (LCM473), she practices in Maryland and accepts international clients for remote work. Her approach blends practical, goal-oriented strategies with relational understanding, drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based perspectives, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to individual needs.

Janet frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s courage in seeking growth, focusing on empowerment and practical steps that fit daily life.

Integrating relational and skills-based therapy online

Janet uses approaches that combine practical coping tools with attention to relationships and personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for issues like anxiety, mood symptoms, and sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and interpersonal difficulties, which can help when working on intimacy, communication, and trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to evaluate goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life, and then adapts methods to fit those needs rather than using a single fixed method. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels practical and meaningful to the client.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from Maryland or internationally, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of care as life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting and career concerns, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, combining practical skill-building with attention to relational patterns and personal strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janet has 40 years of professional experience working with a broad range of psychological and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an MD and is credentialed as LCMFT with license number LCM473, and she is based in Maryland.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, Janet accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live in other countries.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Janet?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English