Janise Zayas, MSW, LICSW

Hi, I’m Janise.

Helping clients get back to feeling more in control of their emotions, their relationships or whatever therapy goals they may have is a partnership that I commit to wholeheartedly no matter the length of time I see them. I have previously worked in short term psychiatric inpatient hospitals, emergency rooms and on crisis teams so I have learned extensively on how to forge quick connections with people and begin building trust in ways that help my clients feel both at ease and safe. I have utilized a wide variety of treatment modalities in the field while working with so many populations but I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, Brief Dynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative.

Working with a wide range of age groups from the very young, at just 6 years of age, through the well experienced at 60 and older, I have learned a wealth of knowledge and found common struggles between even the young and old. I very much enjoy watching all of my clients heal, form new partnerships, take new chances and grow as people. My hope is to always make sure each of my clients feels that they have met their goals but can also reach out for help again in the future if they need to and there’s nothing wrong with that. Mental health is a journey, not a destination.