Jana Kessler
LMHC
Washington
Strengths-focused counselor guiding practical change
Continue with JanaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH 61521962
- NPI
- 1487301107
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Practical strategies
- Strengths focused
About Jana
Jana Kessler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues related to LGBT concerns. Jana also works with people managing attention and focus challenges such as ADHD. She speaks English and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Jana believes each person knows their own life story best. She focuses on strengths and practical steps rather than labels. Sessions are a place to talk through what matters most and to try small changes that fit daily life.
Her approach blends motivational interviewing with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she listens for what motivates a person, follows their lead, and offers strategies to change thoughts and habits that get in the way. Narrative and solution-focused ideas are used to identify useful next steps and reframe stuck patterns.
People who come to Jana often want clear tools and steady support. She tries to keep conversations direct and compassionate. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
If someone is ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and practical details are confirmed when booking.
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How Jana’s approaches translate to online therapy
Jana often draws on motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Motivational interviewing focuses on what drives someone and helps build motivation for change through respectful conversation. Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center, with the therapist following the person's lead and reflecting what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to alter unhelpful patterns and build new habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jana will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs evolve. The process is meant to be flexible and guided by the client's priorities.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on a tight schedule, or reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue work through times when attending in person is difficult. Licensed professionals use their approaches to adapt tools and exercises so they work well in remote sessions, focusing on practical steps you can try between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
17+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Jana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, LGBT-related issues, and attention and focus concerns such as ADHD. She also addresses many related areas like body image, dissociation, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The style is collaborative and strengths-focused. Jana uses motivational interviewing along with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to help people set goals and try small changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds 17 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows each person's goals.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Jana is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. The profile lists her credential as LMHC and location as Washington.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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