Janice McDermott, LCSW
Mississippi · 31 years in practice
Janice McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Mississippi
- C8073 · expires April 2027
- LCSW, Louisiana
- 2761 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1558651315 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Janice
Janice McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 31 years of experience. She welcomes people who are unsure where to begin and helps them take practical first steps toward change. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at helping people find what already feels true for them and put that into action.
She has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings, addiction recovery programs, public and charter schools, and independent practice.
Background and approach
That broad background means she is used to many different life stories and practical challenges. She has also supervised new social workers as they completed licensure requirements. Sessions start where each person is, with the therapist listening to the problem and the goals.
Janice uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help clarify feelings and make small, concrete changes. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on steps they can try between sessions. She is the author of two books about healing and managing thoughts and emotions.
Those ideas sometimes appear in sessions as tools people can use at home. The work is about making steady progress rather than chasing perfection. Janice works in Mississippi and provides services in English.
She aims to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and life transitions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janice lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Janice names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Working with emotions and values through online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name important emotions and learn new ways to respond in relationships and to inner experience. It is useful when feelings are getting in the way of connection or decision making.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts while choosing actions that match personal values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, or when someone feels stuck and wants clearer direction.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach aims to create space for people to find their own solutions and build confidence in choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or new issues emerge.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to use brief coaching-style support. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other obligations.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Janice help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and a range of life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is listening first and then working toward practical steps. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other methods to clarify feelings and try new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 31 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient mental health, addiction recovery centers, schools, and independent practice, and she has supervised new social workers through licensure.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Mississippi and holds MS LCSW and LA LCSW credentials as listed in her profile.
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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