Janelle Murray , LCSW, CSW

Janelle Murray, LCSW, CSW, is a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia who supports individuals and families through a strengths-based therapeutic approach. She holds a Master of Social Work from Savannah State University and a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University. LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW is an additional social work credential that reflects professional training and practice.

With nine years of clinical experience, Janelle has worked with diverse populations and cultures, focusing particularly on women and adolescents who are survivors of abuse. Her background as an in-home therapist has honed her ability to build rapport quickly, help families feel more comfortable with services, and respond effectively to crises. She brings practical skills in crisis management and stabilization, stress management, strengths building, and resolving both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict.

Janelle emphasizes identifying the solutions and resources already present in a person’s life. Using a strengths-based perspective, she helps clients recognize existing abilities and relationships that can be strengthened to meet therapeutic goals, whether the focus is trauma recovery, relationship repair, coping with life changes, or managing anxiety and stress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janelle integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and narrative therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative partnership that helps clients explore feelings, build self-esteem, and strengthen relationships through their own goals and insights. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and related challenges. Narrative therapy helps people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, supporting recovery from trauma, grief, and identity-related concerns by separating problems from the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janelle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, values, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure that therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may occur via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing licensed professionals to meet clients where they are. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other commitments while accessing evidence-based approaches from a trained therapist.