Janna Fennell

Direct, collaborative therapy for practical change

LPC, LPCC Minnesota

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

About Janna

Janna Fennell greets people who are ready to do intentional work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, grief, addiction, or life transitions. She frames therapy as an active process and welcomes clients who are willing to reflect, try new skills, and follow through between sessions.

Background and approach

Her approach is direct yet compassionate, offering honest feedback while inviting collaboration on goals and homework tasks. With a decade of clinical experience, Janna blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based and attachment-focused methods, along with client-centered and skills-oriented strategies such as dialectical behavior techniques.

She emphasizes practical tools that address thought patterns, emotional regulation, sleep concerns, and coping with loss or trauma so clients can apply what they learn beyond the therapy room. Janna holds LPC and LPCC credentials and works with people in Minnesota and beyond, offering video, phone, chat, and text options for ongoing care.

Her style balances empathic curiosity with clear guidance to help motivated clients move past avoidance and self-sabotage toward meaningful change.

Online approaches that build skills and connection

Janna frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and habits that interfere with daily life. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions that foster a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when patterns from early relationships affect current connections, focusing on understanding relational triggers and developing more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than fixed. Janna works with each client to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the particular challenges they bring, adjusting techniques over time as needed to find the best fit for progress.

Online therapy with Janna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access care from different locations. These formats support consistent attendance and make it easier to practice new skills between sessions while fitting therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janna commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career concerns, and related topics such as body image and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and collaborative, combining honest feedback with empathy and practical exercises to build new coping skills and insight.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Janna has 10 years of experience providing mental health counseling in school-based, independent practice, and online settings.

What credentials and license locations does she hold?

She is credentialed as an LPC and LPCC with licensure listed as VA LPC 0701013160 and MN LPCC 2490 and is based in Minnesota.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available with her?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Virginia

Languages

English