Janette Gunn, LCSW

Janette Gunn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with 24 years of professional experience. She began her career working in a domestic violence shelter, where the resilience of women and children shaped her commitment to trauma-informed care. Over many years she has worked extensively with teens in treatment foster care who survived severe trauma and abuse, developing experience supporting people through complex recovery processes.

Janette approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she regards it as an honor to be part of another person’s healing journey. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s circumstances, addressing concerns such as anxiety, trauma histories, PTSD, psychosis, grief, depression, self-esteem struggles, and other life challenges. Janette emphasizes collaboration, working together with clients to set goals and choose strategies that fit their needs and values.

She combines a range of therapeutic methods and trainings to support recovery and growth. Janette is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional for both adults and children, and she integrates approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), mind-body integration techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and strength-based practices into individualized care. Her work centers on empowering clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.