Janet Nestor, LCMHC
- Anxiety and trauma focus
- Experience with ADHD and autism
- Teens and adults welcome
About Janet Nestor
Her professional journey began in special education, where she worked closely with adolescents and adults who have ADHD, learning differences, autism, and physical disabilities. Those early experiences continue to inform her counseling practice and shape her understanding of neurodiversity and accommodations.
Janet has a particular affinity for supporting sensitive people and empaths, drawing on lived experience to offer practical, empathetic guidance. Over the years she has developed experience helping people navigate chronic illness such as Lyme disease and autoimmune conditions, as well as supporting individuals with substance use challenges and those in long-term residential recovery.
She has strong skills addressing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, phobias, and related challenges, and she creates individualized plans that meet people where they are. Janet aims to be easy to talk with and to collaborate with each person on a treatment approach designed for their life and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janet Nestor have?
Janet Nestor has 23 years of experience.
Is Janet Nestor a licensed therapist?
Yes, Janet Nestor holds the credential LCMHC. Her license details are NC LCMHC 4022.
In which languages does Janet Nestor provide therapy?
Janet Nestor provides therapy in English.
Where is Janet Nestor located?
Janet Nestor is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Janet Nestor as my therapist?
You can work with Janet Nestor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janet Nestor work with international clients?
Janet Nestor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janet Nestor 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 Adapted for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive atmosphere that helps people explore their feelings and values, which can be especially helpful for those facing life transitions, low self-esteem, or relationship concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, panic, mood symptoms, and patterns that contribute to stress, equipping people with skills they can use between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation. It can reduce reactivity to strong emotions and support coping with chronic stress, sleep difficulties, and symptoms that are worsened by rumination.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janet works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - that make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and health needs. These formats help licensed professionals and therapists provide ongoing support that fits into a client's routine and promotes consistent progress.