- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- ADHD and focus
About Jana
Jana Kessler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and focus problems such as ADHD. Jana also lists experience with concentration and memory concerns.
Her approach assumes the client knows their life best. She listens to the story the person brings and builds on existing strengths. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational rather than lecturing. Jana uses clear, everyday language rather than clinical jargon.
Jana draws on methods from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She also uses motivational interviewing to explore what people really want and narrative and solution-focused ideas to clarify steps forward. Those methods are used to help with mood, anxiety, relationship strains, and issues around identity.
In sessions she helps people break down big problems into manageable parts. Conversations often include reviewing what’s been tried, experimenting with new coping skills, and reflecting on which moves felt most useful. She aims to keep things concrete so people can test changes between sessions.
People who feel stuck after a job change, a relationship shift, or health changes may find this style useful. Jana supports people who want clear, down-to-earth help working out what matters next and making small, practical changes in day-to-day life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the person brings to the room. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort out values, identity, or relationship choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces concrete strategies to shift patterns that feed anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jana will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what feels useful. That collaborative stance means techniques can change over time as priorities become clearer.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try different ways of working with symptoms like anxiety, focus challenges, and relationship conversations without changing their everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and focus problems such as ADHD, plus related topics like body image and family of origin issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for strengths, uses client-centered work, and aims to test small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, identity, and focus concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.