Janet Nealer , MD, LCMFT

Janet Nealer, MD, LCMFT, is a licensed practitioner in Maryland with 40 years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression, working alongside them to find clearer paths forward.

Janet views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on the strengths clients bring to the work. She recognizes the courage required to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to provide steady support and empowerment as clients take first steps toward change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and encouragement while honoring the pace and goals of each individual.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care

When offered through remote sessions, Janet Nealer draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and help reduce relational distress by strengthening emotional bonds. Client-Centered Therapy is used to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work, which can be especially useful for building self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, aiding with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Janet collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The selection of techniques evolves as progress is made and priorities change, with the client involved at every step.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic limitations. These formats make it easier for clients and licensed professionals to meet consistently and adapt scheduling to life demands, while allowing therapists to use the same therapeutic approaches effectively across different communication modes.