Jana Kessler, LMHC

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Collaborative counselor helping rewrite your story

Details

Name	Jana Kessler
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	17

About Jana

Jana Kessler is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and attention or concentration difficulties. Jana also supports people facing LGBT-related questions and ADHD-related focus challenges.

She approaches work with calmness and steady presence. Jana believes each person knows their story best. She listens for strengths and patterns in a person's life.

Sessions aim to make small, practical changes and to reframe difficult moments so they feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She uses conversational methods to help people untangle confusing feelings and thoughts. This includes looking at how past experiences shape current habits and choices.

Jana draws on narrative ideas to help people rewrite troubling stories about themselves. She also uses client-centered ways of working to follow a person's lead and prioritize their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

People often come for clear, workable steps instead of long explanations. Jana helps set realistic goals and checks in on progress each session. Her aim is to make therapy feel relevant and doable for everyday life.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Jana works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Depression
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jana among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jana among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jana among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jana among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches you can use online

Client-centered work puts the person and their goals at the center of each session. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and helps people name what matters most. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories someone tells about themselves and looks for ways to create new, more helpful stories. This can be useful for shifting painful identities and patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and introduces clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with periodic check-ins to see what is working and what to adjust.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a workday. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around daily life and to maintain regular contact when that helps progress.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, LGBT issues, and ADHD-related focus problems. She also addresses a range of related concerns such as body image, codependency, and dissociation.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening, finding strengths, and using practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of experience working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people with mood, attention, and relationship concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow for different rhythms and levels of interaction across the week.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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