Janet Lazar

I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2013. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, one that can help you better understand yourself, navigate difficult emotions, and create meaningful change in your life. I especially enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, life transitions, and challenges around self-worth and identity. I have a particular passion for supporting women as they discover their strengths, develop a deeper sense of self, and step more fully into who they are and what they want for their lives. I also provide a supportive space for individuals navigating the emotional impact of antisemitism, discrimination, and experiences of being misunderstood or marginalized. Therapy can offer an opportunity to process these experiences, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a sense of identity, meaning, and belonging.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and practical. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to help clients recognize patterns that may be holding them back, build on their existing strengths, and move toward the changes they are ready to make. I also believe that exploring meaning and purpose can be an important part of healing and creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

The focus of the first session is getting to know you, answering questions you may have, and setting up a collaborative environment which sets the tone for you to feel listened to and heard.