JANELLE JAMES MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Counseling, initially, can be anxiety-producing. I am always honored that people will allow me to journey with them into the known and the unknown. Making connections between the past and the present is often difficult for clients but also extremely liberating and freeing. I believe in explanations but not excuses. My direct but humble approach creates a safe environment to be one’s self and to discover hope.

MY GOAL:

To help people experience freedom and healing by achieving balance and becoming spiritually aware in order to live life to the fullest the way God intends for us to do.

WHAT I OFFER:

Experience with individual adults, couples, families, teens, and children

Trauma-focused perspective

Non-judgmental, safe interaction

Faith-based counseling from a Christian perspective, respectfully presented and never pushy

Mindfulness tools and resources to eliminate resistance and encourage acceptance

MY COUNSELING APPROACH:

My counseling approach is person-centered with a foundation in ACT, (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). I use a variety of therapeutic techniques such as talking, art therapy, writing, mindfulness, etc., but will always focus on teaching clients to self-compassionately live life according to their values rather than making choices based on feelings which are often fleeting and unreliable.

AREAS OF FOCUS:

Depression and Anxiety

Trauma Recovery/EMDR

Substance Abuse

Grief and Loss

Marriage/Couples Counseling

Teens

Parenting

Interpersonal Communication

ON A PERSONAL NOTE:

I have been married for 22 years, have two adult children, and four grandchildren. I am an artist in my spare time and addicted to thrift store shopping. I believe life is an adventure meant to be experienced fully. God is my Abba, Jesus is my Savior, and the Holy Spirit is my Guide.