Janelle Green

Janelle Green is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington who helps people manage grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and the emotional effects of serious illness and caregiving. Her approach centers on listening and helping each person use their own strengths to move forward.

Janelle believes clients are the experts in their own stories. She focuses on building practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labeling people. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, so clients leave with steps they can try between meetings.

Her work draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive approaches to shift unhelpful thoughts, acceptance-based practices to manage difficult emotions, and client-centered listening that emphasizes the person in front of her. Mindfulness tools and emotionally-focused techniques are used when they fit the client’s needs.

Over five years of practice, Janelle has helped people facing cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, chronic illness and pain, and the stresses of caregiving. She also supports people navigating blended family dynamics, codependency, and communication problems.

Meetings are aimed at clear communication, realistic goals, and steady progress. She encourages people to try small changes and notice what works. The tone in sessions is supportive, practical, and respectful of each person’s pace.

Approaches for online grief and life-change work

Janelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters most, and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of responding that reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening-focused frame where the person’s experience guides each session and goals are set together.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will help clients choose which methods to try based on concerns, goals, and personal preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use practices like mindfulness or emotion-focused exercises from where they feel most comfortable. Licensed professionals can tailor how techniques are used so online sessions stay practical and goal-focused.