- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Janet
Janet Sohmer is an Ohio LPCC with 25 years of clinical experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, anger, trauma, and life changes. She names anxiety and depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self-esteem among her core concerns.
Janet uses straightforward talking and practical skills work in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, learn emotion regulation skills, and build healthier routines. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on small steps that feel doable between meetings.
She often helps people who feel stuck after big life shifts - job changes, moves, endings, and losses. Janet also works with issues like abandonment fears, codependency, commitment problems, loneliness, and family of origin concerns. She aims to clarify patterns that keep someone repeating the same difficult situations.
Janet uses a mix of talk, skill practice, and reflection. That can include thought records, behavior experiments, grounding and breathing practices, and planning for changes in daily life. She pays attention to guilt, shame, impulsivity, and communication patterns that affect relationships.
People who want to start meeting with her select the online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices under the Ohio LPCC credential.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to give clear, practical ways to change upsetting thoughts and manage strong emotions. CBT helps identify and test thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are brief and can be used between sessions to steady mood and reduce panic or overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped or not helped in the past, and which methods feel useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
The site lists online therapy options for getting started; please confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt homework, skill practice, and breathing or grounding exercises to work well in remote sessions so clients can use tools in everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, trauma and grief, anger, and life changes.
How would she approach my worries about finishing school or starting a job?
She uses practical techniques from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness to help manage anxiety, improve routine, and build coping strategies for transitions like finishing school or starting work.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, and daily living challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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