Janna Fennell, LPC, LPCC
Direct, practical therapy for real-life change
Details
| Name | Janna Fennell |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LPCC |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Janna
Janna Fennell, LPC, LPCC offers straightforward, practical help for people feeling stuck by anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her style is direct but compassionate, with clear tools to practice between sessions.
Janna draws on about 10 years of counseling experience across schools, independent practice, and online work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Narrative approaches to help people reframe difficult stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
Attachment-based ideas shape how she looks at relationship patterns and feelings of abandonment. Sessions focus on small, usable steps. Janna asks questions that prompt reflection and then teaches skills such as breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, and simple mindfulness exercises.
She expects clients to try tools between meetings and to be honest about what helps and what does not. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Bethel University.
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Minnesota and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential in Virginia and has worked extensively with school-aged youth and young adults. People who want a therapist who will be candid, practical, and attentive to life context often connect with her approach.
She supports clients working through addiction, relationship problems, career stress, identity concerns, and sleep troubles by combining narrative perspectives with skill-based strategies.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Janna works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Janna among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Janna 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 Janna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches you can use online
Janna often combines Narrative ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful stories and the behaviors that follow. Narrative work looks at the stories you tell about yourself and invites new, more helpful ways of understanding events. CBT teaches concrete skills to notice thoughts, test them, and try different actions to change feelings and outcomes.She also draws on Attachment-Based perspectives to spot patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions. Attachment ideas can help when abandonment, codependency, or relationship anxiety are central to what you want to work on. Choosing the right blend of approaches is a team effort - the therapist will discuss options, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on your goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support short check-ins, homework review, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and collaborative. She asks pointed questions, gives feedback, and teaches skills to practice between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has about 10 years of experience working in schools, independent practice, and online counseling with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Minnesota LPC and Virginia LPCC - and is based in Minnesota.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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