Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Dr. Janet Geller, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 011206
- NPI
- 1134293079
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Janet supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy concerns
About Janet
Dr. Janet Geller is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues and speaks with people about these matters in clear, practical terms.
Her work also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness and questions about life purpose. Post-traumatic stress and women's issues are additional areas she notices in her practice. She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels hard and decide on next steps.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Janet listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and suggests actions to try between meetings. She explains options plainly and checks in about whether an approach is working for the person.
Her background across four decades includes many kinds of clinical settings and long-term clinical practice in New York. That history gives her experience with both acute crises and ongoing life stresses, and with people who come for single issues or longer work.
People who choose her can expect direct feedback, concrete strategies, and help planning practical changes. She helps people weigh trade-offs and test new ways of handling old problems. To begin, she asks about your main concerns and current daily demands so early sessions focus on what matters now.
BHow sessions work
How selected approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for trauma focus on helping people notice and change the reactions that follow upsetting events. This can include learning clear skills to manage intrusive memories and practicing grounding strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings. These methods aim to reduce distress and help people function better in day-to-day life.For relationship and intimacy concerns, therapy typically emphasizes communication exercises and structured ways to name patterns in interactions. Sessions may include role-play, feedback about common interaction traps, and homework to try new behaviors between meetings. The goal is to make changes that show up in everyday conversations and routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and practical constraints. That means testing techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together as understanding grows.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around work and family demands, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. When sessions are remote, therapists and clients still focus on practical steps, skill practice, and progress that can be measured between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and practical. She identifies patterns, offers concrete strategies, and checks progress as work continues.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional experience in clinical practice. That includes work in a range of settings and with both short-term and longer-term concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers