Janet Kwantes, LMSW
Helping people reframe their stories and cope
Details
| Name | Janet Kwantes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Janet
Janet Kwantes is a licensed master social worker with 25 years of experience based in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, parenting challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things and find practical next steps.
Janet creates an open space where people can speak their thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens closely and reflects what she hears to help clients notice patterns and choices.
Background and approach
Many sessions focus on clear, doable goals that fit everyday life. She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. Janet also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses.
Solution-Focused ideas guide short-term planning and small experiments between sessions. Sessions are collaborative - the person in therapy sets the pace and priorities. Janet works to build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and help people feel more connected to their values and goals.
She supports parents who want practical ways to manage stress and respond differently in heated moments. Over her career she has supported people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and young adult transitions. Her style blends steady listening with concrete techniques to help clients move forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Janet works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Janet among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Janet among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Janet among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Janet directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Janet directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
Janet often blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change the stories they tell and the thoughts that shape their days. Narrative Therapy looks at the life stories people carry and creates space to notice different, more helpful narratives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to see what shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janet treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. She checks in about what’s helpful and adjusts the plan as sessions progress so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for longer talks and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options let people fit therapy around work, family, or busy days while keeping a steady connection with a licensed professional.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Janet help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens closely, helps reframe personal stories, and uses practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Janet has 25 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life stressors.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an LMSW which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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