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Christina Janiszeski

Christina Janiszeski, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addiction

Minnesota

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Colorado / LPC.0014963; LPC, Minnesota / 2417
NPI
1033657770
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Christina

Christina Janiszeski is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience. She practices in Minnesota and helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns. She often works with issues like low self-esteem, grief, anger, stress, and career or relationship strain.

Christina uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. She leans on client-centered work to understand what matters to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses.

Clients can expect sessions that focus on clear goals and small steps. Christina uses motivational interviewing when people want to make changes but feel stuck. Mindfulness-based ideas are offered to build awareness and reduce intense reactions.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University and professional licensure as an LPC in Minnesota. Over a decade of practice has included work with substance-related concerns alongside mental health issues.

Practical skills are a regular part of her work. Christina talks through coping strategies for stress, relapse prevention for substance use, and ways to manage strong emotions. She also addresses attachment and communication problems that affect relationships.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. People who find social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people hard may find the combination of CBT and client-centered techniques useful for building confidence and manageable habits.

How her approaches translate to online work

Christina often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and clarifying what matters to the person, helping them set their own goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and offers practical exercises to try different responses and build confidence.

She also draws on motivational interviewing when people feel unsure about change. This approach uses focused questions and reflection to surface motivation and plan manageable next steps. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together; she will help decide what fits your needs, goals, and preferences as sessions progress.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about how you want sessions to look and she will help arrange a setup that matches your schedule and the kinds of exercises you want to try.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Colorado, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions, plus related issues like grief, anger, self-esteem, stress, and relationship or career strain.

How would she approach social anxiety or fear of speaking up?

She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns and practice new behaviors in small steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working in mental health and substance-related care.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

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