Janet L. Howes, LMSW - CM, ACSW, has been a medical social worker and therapist since 1971. Her experience has covered a broad range of issues and she has been able to assist countless people find the solutions they seek by tapping into their own strengths, providing resources and information, and by practicing new ways of perceiving, processing, and responding.Janet's private practice, Care Planning Associates, has operated in the Lansing area for over 20 years. She is part of the community and she is here to help. Several types of insurance are accepted as well as cash payment.As a clinical social worker, I spend some time carefully understanding the problems that you want to address, and then concentrate on your strengths to offer proven methods helping improve the way you manage your situation as well as offer resources to assist you and others you are concerned with. I offer my experience, share research techniques, and provide a safe environment to experiment with fo cusing your strengths on problems in new ways.
I work primarily with adults and couples in treating depression, anxiety, health and emotional symptoms accompanying stress, anger, and grief. I see people who struggle with challenging life transactions such as relationship difficulties, divorce, loss, illness in yourself or loved ones, and crisis of personal growth. People of all races, cultures, religions and orientations are welcome in my practice. I have worked extensively with military families and the issues, both complex and routine, associated with military service, past and current.My current practice specializes in:*Chronic Illness*Alzheimer's and related Dementias*Huntington's Disease*End of Life Issues*Relationship Problems*Anxiety*Families New to the United States