- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Focus and ADHD
About Jana
Jana Kessler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Jana also supports clients navigating LGBT issues and challenges with focus and attention such as ADHD.
Jana works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. She looks for strengths clients already have and builds on them. That practical focus aims to make therapy feel useful and relatable from the start.
In sessions she listens closely and follows the client’s lead. Conversations are grounded in real goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing concentration and memory concerns. Jana uses clear, everyday language and keeps things straightforward so parents and busy adults can take small steps forward.
Her approach draws on several established methods that support problem solving and personal meaning. She helps people test out new ways of thinking and behaving, tell their experiences with more control, and set short-term goals that create momentum. This mix is often helpful for coping after disruptive events or during ongoing stress.
People who reach out can expect a calm, respectful atmosphere and a partner in planning what comes next. If you’re thinking about beginning therapy, Jana can help you map a path that fits your life and your priorities.
Approaches that shape online therapy sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify goals and draw on their strengths, which helps with stress, relationship concerns, and identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve concentration and memory by changing unhelpful thinking and routines.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find inner reasons to change. It’s useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps, and it supports setting personally meaningful goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for different ways of working together, like focusing on talk-based problem solving or short goal-focused sessions, depending on what the client prefers.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jana address?
Jana helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and attention or focus difficulties such as ADHD. She also works with a range of related concerns like body image and dissociation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a clear, practical style that centers the client’s own story and strengths. Sessions focus on useful steps like changing thought patterns, setting goals, and improving daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jana has 17 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, attention, and identity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Washington state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jana?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.