About Jana
Jana Kessler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, LGBT concerns, and focus or attention difficulties. Her first priority is listening to each person's story and identifying strengths to build on.
Jana works from the view that clients know their own life best. Sessions start by understanding what matters most to the client and what small, concrete steps could help. She uses clear, practical techniques to reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her approach draws on several well-known methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client's experience and choices. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change.
Jana also uses Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when those fit a client's goals. Narrative work can help people reframe difficult experiences. Solution-Focused work narrows attention to workable next steps and quick wins.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Jana helps clients break large problems into manageable parts and set goals that are realistic. People looking for help with anxiety, social worries, or concentration concerns will find a clinician who foregrounds listening and practical skill-building.
How Jana’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can decide the next steps. This approach is useful when someone needs someone to hear their experience and help them clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety and attention problems. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and gentle feedback to help a person find internal reasons to change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jana will check in about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills practice, narrative work, or short solution-focused steps.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. If you want to proceed, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular sessions and practice skills between meetings, while the therapist and client agree on what will work best for their situation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT topics, and focus or ADHD-related difficulties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She prioritizes listening to the client's story and uses practical techniques from CBT, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to move forward.
How much experience does she have?
Jana has 17 years of professional experience as a mental health clinician in Washington.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and how does cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.