Jana Kessler, LMHC
Experienced LMHC supporting stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and gender issues
- Relationship support
About Jana Kessler
Jana Kessler is a Washington-licensed mental health professional with 17 years of clinical experience. She practices as an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and brings a steady, experienced presence to work with adults facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
Jana has focused much of her work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. She also supports clients experiencing difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus often associated with ADHD. Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on the strengths they already possess to navigate change.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life can feel daunting, and Jana emphasizes courage and practical support in that process. She offers collaborative guidance aimed at helping people build resilience, improve communication, and pursue goals that lead to greater well-being, meeting clients where they are and supporting their growth over time.
Jana has focused much of her work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. She also supports clients experiencing difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus often associated with ADHD. Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on the strengths they already possess to navigate change.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life can feel daunting, and Jana emphasizes courage and practical support in that process. She offers collaborative guidance aimed at helping people build resilience, improve communication, and pursue goals that lead to greater well-being, meeting clients where they are and supporting their growth over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 OCDPanic 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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jana Kessler have?
Jana Kessler has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Jana Kessler a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMHC. License details: WA LMHC LH 61521962.
In which languages does Jana Kessler provide therapy?
Jana provides therapy in English.
Where is Jana Kessler located?
Jana is located in Washington.
How can I work with Jana Kessler as my therapist?
You can work with Jana Kessler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jana Kessler work with international clients?
Jana Kessler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jana Kessler cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Jana often draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the individual's experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and support so clients can explore their values and make meaningful changes. This approach is helpful for people working through identity issues, relationship concerns, or life transitions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and concentration difficulties. CBT offers concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.
Motivational interviewing is another tool in Jana's practice, focusing on strengthening a person's own motivation to change when facing ambivalence. It works well for goal-oriented work like improving focus, breaking unhelpful habits, or addressing relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jana collaborates with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a partnership where options are explored and adjusted over time.
Online therapy with Jana includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy lives, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.