Janet Nealer, MD, LCMFT

Maryland · 40 years in practice

Janet Nealer is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, and addiction.

License and registration

LCMFT, Maryland: LCM473 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1053403212 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Janet

Janet Nealer is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, and addiction. She also supports people working on sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns.

Janet brings 40 years of professional experience to her work and approaches each person with respect for their own story and strengths. She frames therapy as a collaborative process.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on listening, naming what is painful, and finding practical steps a person can try between meetings. Janet uses conversational methods that help people notice patterns in relationships, emotions, and behavior, then tests small changes to see what helps. Janet draws on Jungian ideas alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches.

That mix supports attention to personal meaning, past relational patterns, and the immediate experience in the room. Cognitive and emotion-focused tools are also available when a person wants skills for managing mood, worry, or overwhelming memories.

Her background spans many settings and decades of practice, which gives her familiarity with a wide range of life stages and difficulties such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and domestic violence. Janet treats each concern as part of a larger life story rather than an isolated problem.

People who choose her can expect steady, respectful work that balances insight with concrete coping strategies. She encourages small experiments, honest reflection, and building on existing strengths to move toward more manageable, meaningful days.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Janet lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues

Approaches Janet names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Jungian Therapy emphasizes personal meaning, symbols, and life stories to help people connect inner experience with their current struggles; it can be useful for someone exploring identity, life transitions, and deeper patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions and helps people change long-standing ways of relating to reduce anxiety and improve closeness. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and choices, offering a supportive space where people lead the conversation and explore what matters most to them.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or different issues come up.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit more easily into a work break or travel day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between meetings, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule regular sessions and keep therapy consistent despite busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns, among others.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, focusing on listening, identifying patterns, and trying practical steps that can change daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) practicing in Maryland.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions across national borders.

Which session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

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