Education
Masters of Social Work | Washington University in St. Louis, 2022
About
Janel is a licensed therapist with a diverse background in health and wellness. Through her experience as an AASECT-certified sexuality educator and trained full- spectrum doula, Janel provides holistic support through a social justice and sex positive lens. Janel works primarily with high- achieving women who are navigating intimate relationships, trauma, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive loss. She is passionate about supporting BIPOC women, bringing both professional expertise and a personal understanding of what it means to exist in that identity. Janel supports her clients in feeling affirmed, seen, and free to be their most authentic selves. Outside of work, Janel enjoys catching up on a current series, cold brew, reading (more fiction!), and unchoreographed dancing.
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Message to clients
You have done everything right to achieve success. Why does it still feel like this part of your life is so challenging? You have the degree, a career and intentionally crafted life that all looks good on paper and online. Yet, it feels like something is missing and you desire to feel as successful in your relationships and in your body as you do everywhere else. For many high-achieving women, the perfectionist tendencies that bring you success at work may also be a roadblock and create a barrier to intimacy and authentic connection with family, friends, and romantic partners. Whether you are navigating unresolved trauma, cultural or family pressure, or the journey to motherhood, I welcome your truth into the therapy room. My approach is holistic. I believe it is important to acknowledge the whole person, rather than simply a diagnosis and list of symptoms. Using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness techniques, I collaborate with you to develop sustainable skills to approach life’s challenges. I am also trained in EMDR, to support with processing trauma or past experiences that continue to leave an imprint on the present. With compassion, empathy, and non-judgment, I look forward to supporting you. If this resonates with you, I encourage you to book a complimentary consultation with me today.
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Race and ethnicity
Black
Cultural and experiential knowledge
Black culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Christianity, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Islam, Judaism, Catholicism, Traditional African religions/spiritualities, Buddhism
Location
New York
Specialties
Anxiety, Trauma, Dating
Additional areas of focus
Burnout, Fertility treatment, Infertility, Life transitions, Pregnancy loss, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postpartum mood disorders, Racial identity, Self esteem, Sexual assault, Stress, Social anxiety, Multicultural experience, Abuse
Therapeutic style
Social justice oriented, Affirming, Holistic, Empowering, Challenging
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness based, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused
Cost
$225
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Offers sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Madelyn Lunder, LMSW
Janel is an engaging, empathetic psychotherapist that has experience supporting clients with a variety of challenges. She is compassionate, insightful and deeply committed to her clients' well-being.
Kristin Anderson, LFCSW
Janel has the rare ability to be incredibly sharp and insightful while remaining one of the warmest therapists you’ll meet. She’s great at digging deep, but also never loses sight of where clients actually are at in that moment. She does a phenomenal job of not only providing practical tools that can be used in the day-to-day but also balances focusing on long-term growth and progress.
Hanna Jeong, LCSW
Janel is a warm, engaging therapist with the ability to see everyone in their full, complex humanity. You do not have to leave any parts of yourself at the door in working with Janel. She is a trusted colleague I have full confidence referring clients to!
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