
Dr. Janet Geller
LCSW
Therapist in New York
Continue with JanetCompassionate support for relationship and trauma concerns
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Sessions
- Online
- Listed in
- New York
- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
About Janet
Dr. Geller is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of professional experience. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. Sessions aim to help people identify what matters to them and try small, doable steps that build toward clearer choices and steadier daily life.
Her approach centers on listening with sensitivity and treating people with compassion. She works alongside clients to set goals and adjust strategies over time. This includes helping people find ways to improve communication, handle the lasting effects of trauma, and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
People looking for support can expect straightforward conversation and practical problem solving. Dr. Geller emphasizes empowerment and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She supports people as they take the first steps toward meaningful change.
Her practice is based in New York, and she provides services in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session options and scheduling details when they begin the intake process.
How practical therapy approaches work online
Dr. Geller uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and real-life changes. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify specific patterns in relationships and communication, then practices new ways of interacting to get different results. This often helps people struggling with communication problems and intimacy-related issues. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed support that acknowledges how past harm affects thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and then builds coping skills to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. That kind of work can help people dealing with post-traumatic stress and abuse.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and tailor methods to your needs and preferences. Together you can try different techniques and adjust them as you notice what helps most.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from a distance while focusing on practical steps to improve relationships, reduce trauma symptoms, and strengthen everyday coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Geller address?
She supports people with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, plus caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with straightforward conversation and practical steps tailored to each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
Dr. Geller has forty years of professional experience working in clinical settings and related roles.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.