Janell Dickerson, LCSW, LISW-CP

Licensed in Florida · 4 years in practice

Janell Dickerson is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW25056 · expires March 2027
LCSW, North Carolina: C017937 · expires December 2026
LISW-CP, South Carolina: 18051 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1104626472 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Janell

Janell Dickerson is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life transitions. She brings four years of clinical experience in Florida and nearby states and focuses on clear, down-to-earth support. Janell believes clients know their stories best and uses that perspective to guide each session.

Her work centers on simple, actionable strategies. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people identify values, change unhelpful thinking, and build coping skills.

Background and approach

Sessions often include short exercises, step-by-step skill practice, and planning for real-life situations. Janell helps people facing addiction concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and LGBT related issues. She also addresses less-discussed struggles such as isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Serious medical and end-of-life concerns like cancer, hospice work, and HIV/AIDS are also within her experience. Her background includes work with first responder issues, immigration-related stress, and recovery from disasters. She supports people dealing with personality-related patterns such as avoidant or antisocial traits, and assists with communication problems and forgiveness work.

Janell aims to make sessions practical and hopeful. People meet Janell for different reasons. Some want short-term tools to cope with a crisis.

Others want steady support while they rebuild routines and relationships. Regardless of the reason, she focuses on collaborative, respectful care that fits each person’s goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Janell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Bipolar disorder
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Cancer
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality

Approaches Janell names

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Online support

How ACT, CBT, and DBT work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward a life that matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches clear strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills so people can handle intense feelings and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. From there they tailor which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for real life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and continued practice possible between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on useful, evidence-informed tools.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Janell works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, bipolar-related issues, and LGBT concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

Sessions emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem solving. Janell mixes exercises, thought-work, and behavior changes to help people apply new tools between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with medical, disaster, and first responder-related stress.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The profile lists LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and indicates practice based in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process to work together?

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