Janet Hardy , LPC

Janet Hardy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who offers telemental health counseling to adults. She routinely works with young adults, parents, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing concerns such as parenting challenges, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Janet approaches human difficulties as the product of multiple interacting factors - environment, learned behaviors, values, biology, social influences, development, chemistry, culture, systems, and individual life story. Because these elements often overlap, she favors an integrated approach that considers the whole person rather than isolating a single cause.

Therapy with Janet begins by building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can safely explore emotions and vulnerabilities. She uses a person-centered framework that highlights empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard, creating a collaborative space in which client and therapist work together toward meaningful goals.

Janet emphasizes teamwork in the therapeutic process, helping clients identify strengths and practical steps for change. Prospective clients should note that proof of identity and an emergency contact will be required before services can begin.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Support

Janet commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current ways of connecting and can be useful for intimacy concerns, attachment issues, and relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and genuineness from the therapist, creating a space where clients can examine feelings and values and set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and teaches practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janet collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what feels most effective and sustainable for the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients can connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations when appropriate.