Janice Stidman

Compassionate, practical therapy for complex emotions

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Janice

Janice Stidman is an LPC based in Mississippi who brings ten years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of emotional challenges. She emphasizes a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that respects individual differences while helping clients identify and change unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Her practice supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, grief, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other areas. In sessions she blends practical skill-building with deeper emotional exploration so clients can develop clearer coping strategies and greater self-understanding.

Janice uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside approaches that focus on emotion processing and resilience. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, life-purpose questions, parenting and career stresses, and specific concerns like attachment issues, dissociation, body image, and impulsivity.

Therapy with her aims to strengthen communication, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and support sustainable change through collaborative goal-setting and tailored interventions. People seeking an affirming, steady practitioner in Mississippi may find her style grounded, practical, and attuned to the complex ways past experiences shape present life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Janice commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work, each offering practical ways to address distressing thoughts and build values-driven action. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and committed action to help people live more in line with their values even when difficult emotions arise.

She also integrates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed, teaching concrete practices to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. These approaches are selected based on client needs and goals, and she works collaboratively to determine which techniques fit best for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. This range of formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access skills practice between sessions, and receive support from a licensed professional without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janice commonly work with?

She addresses a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem difficulties, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics like attachment and body image.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work combines compassionate, trauma-informed care with practical skill building using evidence-informed approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, and mindfulness therapy to help clients learn coping strategies and process emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Janice has 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy to people with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LPC with the credential listed as MS LPC 3150 and practices in Mississippi.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients may meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English