Janet Crockett , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Janet Crockett is a licensed clinical social worker and experienced mental health professional practicing in Maryland. She holds the credentials LCSW and LCSW-C and also lists MD among her qualifications - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LCSW-C denotes a clinical social work license in Maryland. She is licensed to practice across Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Maryland, and brings nine years of professional experience to her work.

Janet focuses on a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues, motivation and career challenges, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and difficulties with parenting, anger, or attention and focus. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, eating-related concerns, life transitions, and the stresses tied to first responder or veteran experiences. Her practice attends to both immediate coping skills and longer-term strategies for growth.

Janet approaches every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs. She aims to support clients as they take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, collaborating to create practical, person-centered plans that reflect each client’s goals and preferences.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Remote Care

Janet uses evidence-based approaches that focus on trauma-informed work and skills-based interventions. Trauma-focused methods help process difficult or painful experiences and reduce their ongoing impact on daily life, making them helpful for people coping with abuse, loss, or crisis. Skills-based interventions teach concrete strategies for managing mood, improving self-esteem, and handling stress or anger, which can support work on ADHD, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Janet works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and then tailors techniques to fit those aims so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from home or work. These options offer flexibility for people balancing careers, family responsibilities, or mobility concerns, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, focused support.