Janet Engelgau,MSW, License Independent Clinical Social Worker

Janet Engelgau,MSW, License Independent Clinical Social Worker

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: License Independent Clinical Social Worker
Telephone: 971-290-4607
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Quest Behavioral Health
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Offices

Vancouver, Washington 98686

My Approach to Helping

Updated 07072025. I help clients identify their personal strengths and build resilience to improve the overall functioning and quality of their lives. Certain patterns of behavior result in increased stress, frustration, and even depression. It can be overwhelming when these patterns of behaving and thinking impact both the personal and work spheres of your life. Acknowledging issues and deciding to seek the help of a trained therapist is the first step on the path to enjoying a healthier, less stressful, and more satisfying life.

I use evidence-based treatment, and I am constantly expanding my knowledge of ways to help clients resolve past issues and lead more satisfying lives. Mental health concerns can impact any of us in our daily lives and present unexpected hurdles. You may have tried to cope with negative self-talk and self-doubt for years on your own. Perhaps you have dealt with family of origin dynamics well into your adult life and notice that it has caused significant stress, fatigue, and strain on current relationships. Mental health concerns may arise suddenly after the loss of a job, a partner, or a family member. Significant feelings of distress may arise even at times when great joy is expected, like at the time of marriage or the addition of a child to your family.

More Info About My Practice

As a licensed independent clinical social worker in the State of Washington, I work with individuals and couples as they try to deal with communication struggles and issues that may present as problems in their relationships. In addition, I also have experience working with adults who present with a wide range of mental health and adjustment issues. I would be happy to guide and support you through your journey.

Among my areas of expertise are the treatment of:

Depression
Anxiety
Panic
Bipolar
attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD)
Relationships
Communication
Work or career challenges
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Divorce adjustment
Stress

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    Adult individuals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Breakup
  • Career Choice
  • Career Issues
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Helplessness / Victimhood
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Isolation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Panic
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective (SAD)
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues
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Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Psychology (humanism)
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Journal Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
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