Janette Gunn , LCSW

Janette Gunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life transitions. She began her career in a domestic violence shelter, where the resilience of the women and children she met helped shape her dedication to trauma-informed care. Over the years she developed extensive experience working with adolescents in treatment foster care who survived severe trauma and abuse, and she brings that same steadiness and respect to adults facing complex challenges.

Janette approaches each person with sensitivity, compassion, and a belief that healing is a collaborative process. She works with individuals confronting anxiety, trauma histories, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and stress, as well as concerns like isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety. Treatment is tailored to each person - dialogue and goals are shaped around the client’s unique needs and strengths rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her clinical toolkit blends several evidence-informed methods, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques, mind-body integration strategies, and strength-based practices. She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional for both adults and children, reflecting focused training in anxiety care. Janette views it as an honor to support and empower people as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janette integrates therapeutic methods that emphasize connection, personal strengths, and practical skills. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and emotional patterns; it helps people understand and reshape relationship dynamics and build more secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective and goals at the center of care, creating a supportive atmosphere where individuals can explore values, identity, and life purpose at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Janette collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and empowered in the process.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Video calls and phone sessions recreate face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternate ways to share and reflect between sessions. For many, these options make it easier to attend consistently, access licensed professionals from home, and maintain momentum in their healing journey.