- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship skills
- Spanish and English
About Janet
Janet Rodriguez is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, and major life changes. Janet also supports those dealing with self-esteem and social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on practical skills people can use right away. Sessions often include improving communication and building healthier self-regard. She helps people sort the emotions that come with divorce or separation and the loneliness that sometimes follows.
Janet foregrounds cultural responsiveness and pays attention to each person’s values, faith, and identity. She explains options plainly and helps people decide next steps that fit their life. Spanish and English are both available for sessions, which can help when language and culture matter.
Her work is steady and direct, aimed at clear goals such as reducing anxiety in social situations or improving conversations with important people. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to everyday problems. This means practicing skills in session and planning small steps to use between sessions.
People who choose Janet typically want straightforward help with relationships, life transitions, or persistent worry. To begin, the site’s scheduling pathway and questionnaire guide the first appointment and the initial focus of therapy.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Janet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One common approach she uses teaches specific coping and relaxation strategies to reduce anxious symptoms and improve daily functioning; this helps people manage stress and moments of social anxiety. Another approach centers on improving communication skills through role practice and direct feedback so conversations at work or home become easier to navigate.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will review options with each person and decide together which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjust as a person’s priorities change.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when schedules are tight or low-bandwidth video when connections are limited. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, life changes, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on skills for communication, coping, and building self-regard during life transitions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through major life changes and ongoing mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.