Janet Craig, LCSW

Janet Craig is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people face life’s hard moments. She works with individuals who are stressed, anxious, grieving, parenting teens, managing chronic illness, or coping with major life changes. Her tone is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at practical support rather than clinical jargon.

Janet draws on years of work in child welfare, hospice, and schools. That background means she has sat alongside people during loss, family transitions, and medical challenges. She listens closely, helps clients name what matters, and supports realistic next steps they can try between sessions.

Her sessions often focus on skills that can be used right away. She uses acceptance and mindfulness ideas to reduce stuck thinking. She also uses client-centered, solution-focused tools to build on strengths and reach short-term goals. Conversations are grounded and action-oriented, not just talk.

Janet is experienced with parenting concerns, especially parents of teenagers. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, aging and caregiver strain, body image, and life purpose questions. Grief and end-of-life issues are a key part of her work, including hospice-related counseling.

People who choose Janet can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and create manageable plans. She encourages small steps that fit into busy lives. Prospective clients in Illinois who prefer sessions in English can follow the site process to begin connecting.

How Janet’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to chronic illness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and topic of work; this helps when someone needs understanding and space to process feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janet will talk with each person about what they want to change and what feels manageable. She collaborates on a plan and checks in to adjust methods based on progress and personal preference.

Confirm current session format options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quick check-in when a brief session is helpful. It can also let someone use approaches like mindfulness exercises, values work, and short skill practices between meetings, so therapy connects to daily life.