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Janis E. Yates

Compassionate, strengths-based therapy for life change

LPC Georgia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Janis

Janis E. Yates is an LPC who welcomes people seeking help with addictions, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, grief, and questions about life purpose or self-worth.

Background and approach

She centers work on clients' strengths and respects their perspective as the expert in their own lives, offering guidance aimed at restoring confidence and supporting meaningful change. Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and motivational techniques, helping clients identify patterns of thought and behavior while fostering self-compassion and practical strategies.

Janis has six years of clinical experience and has supported individuals through drug and alcohol addiction, control issues, career transitions, and other life changes. She emphasizes empowerment, forgiveness, and self-love as part of recovery and growth.

Clients typically encounter a collaborative, goal-oriented process that balances exploring emotions with developing actionable skills. Located in Georgia, Janis applies her LPC training to create a respectful, encouraging space for people who are ready to pursue change and build a more satisfying life.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel understood while exploring values and personal strengths to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, stress, and patterns that maintain addiction or low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing supports ambivalence and fosters intrinsic motivation to make positive choices, often used when addressing substance use or readiness for life changes.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques based on what emerges in early sessions so clients can try strategies and adjust the plan together.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or while managing work and family obligations, while still allowing for skills practice, reflection, and therapeutic support with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Janis commonly address?
She works with concerns such as addictions, relationship struggles, self esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, career matters, and coping with life changes, including additional focus areas like control issues and womens issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing techniques, offering a mix of empathy, practical skill-building, and goal-directed work.
What is her clinical background?
Janis has six years of professional experience supporting people through substance addiction, motivation and confidence challenges, and transitions related to career and relationships.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC012623.
Can she work with clients who live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and currently works with clients located within her licensed region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapists availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Control issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English