- Strengths focused
- Relationship help
- Money concerns
About Janay
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who helps adults and couples facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and financial concerns. She is practical and supportive in sessions and focuses on what matters now. Her style centers on listening, collaboration, and building on each person’s strengths.
Janay earned both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Salisbury University. She has five years of clinical experience and received her Clinical License in Social Work in Maryland in 2021. Much of her early work involved supporting people connected to the child welfare system and helping families move toward reunification.
In therapy she uses empathetic listening and guided practice to help clients test new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize small, achievable steps that fit into daily life. She helps people spot patterns in relationships and in how they respond to stress.
Janay also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, body image, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, life purpose, process addictions, and social anxiety. She supports women and young adults working toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.
Her approach leans toward coaching-style work when clients want concrete strategies. She aims to create an accepting environment where people feel more confident about their ability to reach and keep their goals. Janay helps clients clarify what matters and make practical changes that improve quality of life.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Janay draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize collaboration and practical change. One common approach focuses on building skills through guided practice and small experiments that test new ways of responding to stress and relationship challenges. This helps with anxiety, anger, and communication problems by turning insight into real behavior change.Another approach centers on strengths and attachment patterns. It helps people notice how early relationships shape reactions today and then develop more effective ways of connecting and setting boundaries. This can be useful for commitment worries, relationship strain, and social anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janay will discuss different methods with clients and tailor a plan based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients and therapist choose techniques together.
The original profile does not list which online or in-person formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, appointments can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between sessions and help clients practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Janay address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem issues, and money and financial concerns, among other topics listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style emphasizes empathetic listening, guided practice, collaboration, and a strengths-based approach focused on practical steps.
What is her clinical background?
She completed a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work at Salisbury University and has five years of therapy experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and holds clinical social work licensure for that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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