Jana Kessler

Grounded, practical support for clearer thinking and wellbeing

LMHC Washington

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jana

Jana Kessler is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBTQ matters, and attention-related challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to support clients as they work toward clearer thinking, better mood management, and improved day-to-day functioning. Jana approaches therapy from a collaborative perspective that honors each person as the expert on their own life.

Her work emphasizes clients' strengths and personal resources while offering structured tools to address concentration and memory difficulties as well as emotional and relational struggles. She encourages those taking the step toward therapy by meeting them with steady support and practical strategies.

Clients can expect a flexible style that blends empathetic listening with goal-focused interventions. Jana aims to help people identify patterns that hold them back, experiment with new ways of coping, and build sustainable routines that fit their values and priorities.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Jana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and attention difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and clarify personal goals while the therapist reflects and supports their process.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jana works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adapt methods over time so that the strategy fits the person rather than asking the person to fit a single technique.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, try brief check-ins between longer sessions, and access support without travel, helping clients integrate therapeutic work into their everyday lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Jana works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, LGBT issues, and attention or focus difficulties including ADHD. She also has experience addressing a range of related concerns such as body image, dissociation, and family of origin issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends client-centered listening with structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and practice new skills.

What is her professional background and experience?

Jana has 17 years of professional experience working in mental health and counseling settings, supporting people with mood, attention, and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with the credential WA LMHC LH 61521962.

Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?

Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer for online work?

Jana provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats.

How is cost and billing handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesDepression ADHD

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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English