- Grief and loss
- Trauma recovery
- Family concerns
About Janet
She meets each person where they are and tailors sessions to individual needs. Janet focuses on practical tools for coping, problem solving around family or parenting challenges, and ways to manage anger and worry. She also supports people navigating career decisions, ADHD concerns, and caregiving stress.
Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace. Janet helps clients name what feels most urgent, set clear goals, and try straightforward strategies between meetings. She talks through coping skills for grief, routines to reduce anxiety, and communication techniques for strained relationships.
Janet works with additional concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, body image, cancer, chronic pain, illness and disability, codependency, fertility problems, and effects of natural or human-caused disaster. She adapts support to the topic a person brings.
People who choose Janet can expect practical guidance and steady support as they make changes. She frames therapy as a partnership and encourages small steps that build toward better daily functioning.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many of the techniques Janet uses are built around clear, evidence-based practices that teach skills people can apply in daily life. One common approach focuses on learning coping skills for anxiety and stress - practicing simple breath work, activity planning, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm. Another approach teaches strategies for processing grief and loss, helping people name emotions, create ways to remember and honor what they lost, and build routines that support recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janet will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans as progress unfolds so therapy stays practical and client-centered.
The biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care during major life transitions. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or choose longer sessions for deeper conversations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janet help with?
She helps people with grief, trauma and abuse, family problems, parenting, stress, anxiety, relationship and anger issues, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative with an emphasis on listening, respect, and tailored problem solving. She focuses on clear goals and usable tools between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Janet has 27 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Michigan.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.