Janet Haywood, LISW, LCSW
Licensed social worker supporting life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss care
- Parenting and family guidance
About Janet Haywood
Janet Haywood is a licensed social worker practicing in North Carolina and also holds independent clinical licensure in South Carolina. Her credentials include LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker, indicating advanced clinical training and independent practice authority. With ten years of experience, she focuses on talk therapy and works to help people gain clearer understanding of their symptoms, goals, and the challenges that shape their lives.
Janet approaches recovery as an individual journey rather than a race and brings extensive experience in crisis management, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and anger management. She has worked with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and postpartum depression. Her therapeutic toolkit includes motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, and client-centered methods aimed at helping clients build insight and practical coping skills.
Janet creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can share openly while she strives to provide quality care and develop a trusting, professional relationship. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, family and parenting issues, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focus areas range from adoption and foster care questions to caregiver stress, forgiveness work, hospice and end-of-life support, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and veterans issues. She is currently available for sessions weekdays between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm and welcomes questions from those considering therapy.
Janet approaches recovery as an individual journey rather than a race and brings extensive experience in crisis management, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and anger management. She has worked with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and postpartum depression. Her therapeutic toolkit includes motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, and client-centered methods aimed at helping clients build insight and practical coping skills.
Janet creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can share openly while she strives to provide quality care and develop a trusting, professional relationship. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, family and parenting issues, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focus areas range from adoption and foster care questions to caregiver stress, forgiveness work, hospice and end-of-life support, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and veterans issues. She is currently available for sessions weekdays between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm and welcomes questions from those considering therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janet Haywood have?
Janet Haywood has 10 years of experience.
Is Janet Haywood a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW. License details are SC LISW 12167 and NC LCSW C010459.
In which languages does Janet Haywood provide therapy?
Janet Haywood provides therapy in English.
Where is Janet Haywood located?
Janet Haywood is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Janet Haywood as my therapist?
You can work with Janet Haywood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janet Haywood work with international clients?
Janet Haywood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janet Haywood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches in Remote Care
Janet draws from client-centered therapy to place the client’s experience at the center of treatment, helping people explore their values and choose goals that feel authentic. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to support personal growth and self-understanding.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are incorporated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in treatment while fitting sessions into busy lives, and they allow licensed professionals to provide regular therapeutic support across different formats.