- Patient listening
- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
About Jana
Jana Kessler is a licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of professional experience in Washington. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Jana also supports people navigating LGBT concerns and attention-related challenges. She emphasizes that people are the experts in their own lives and brings a respectful, listening-centered approach to each meeting.
Jana begins by hearing a person's story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what works in daily life.
Her work draws on methods that encourage clear thinking and gradual change. Jana uses tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, set small goals, and build better routines. She also pays attention to how life stories shape current feelings and choices.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Jana aims to make steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming. She supports people through common life transitions and persistent concerns, including codependency and family of origin issues.
Jana offers a calm, patient presence and focuses on what each person wants to accomplish. She helps people pick practical strategies they can use between sessions. If someone is ready to start, she guides them through the first steps toward clearer thinking and daily improvements.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following the person’s lead. It focuses on building a trusting conversation, recognizing strengths, and supporting choices that feel right for the individual. This approach is helpful for people dealing with stress, identity questions, or feelings of emptiness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. It uses clear tools like thought records and simple experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT can be useful for managing worry, low mood, and attention-related habits.
Motivational Interviewing is a short-term way to clarify what someone truly wants and boost internal motivation for change. It pairs well with goal-focused work and supports steps toward healthier routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jana will listen to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods that fit. She treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find working with licensed professionals remotely helps them keep momentum while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jana commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT related concerns, and attention difficulties such as ADHD. Codependency and family of origin issues are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set small goals and tools to try between sessions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Jana has 17 years of professional experience supporting people with common and complex concerns. She emphasizes people’s strengths and lived experience in the work.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is an LMHC, licensed in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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