Janette Gunn, LCSW

Janette Gunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on common, everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and low self-esteem. Janette works directly with people who feel isolated or stuck and helps them sort out next steps.

Janette began her career in a domestic violence shelter and later worked with teens in treatment foster care who had survived severe trauma and abuse. That background shaped a practical approach to safety, coping, and rebuilding routines after traumatic events. She draws on long experience rather than trends or quick fixes.

Her sessions are collaborative. She listens, helps people name what matters most, and uses focused strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Conversations include concrete tools for dealing with panic, persistent worry, low mood, and social fear.

Janette uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. You can expect elements of attachment-based work to address relationships, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotional regulation. These approaches are used alongside practical coping exercises and attention to life routines.

She emphasizes straightforward planning and steady progress. Sessions often move from immediate coping to longer-term goals such as rebuilding trust, managing grief, or reducing isolation. Janette is based in Wisconsin and sees clients in English.

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