Janna Fennell , LPC, LPCC

Janna Fennell is a licensed counselor who blends direct feedback with compassionate support to help people move past patterns that keep them stuck. She invites clients who are ready to do the work of self-reflection and change, offering clear guidance alongside practical tools to reduce self-sabotage and build healthier habits. Janna emphasizes a collaborative, solution-focused approach that asks thought-provoking questions and expects active engagement both in and between sessions.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and she integrates mindfulness practices, progressive muscle relaxation, and breathwork to support mind-body regulation. Her background includes substantial experience in school-based therapy with PreK-12 students and their families, work in private practice, and provision of online services for teens and young adults. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and Experiential Play Therapy, and she continues to expand her skills in integrative approaches to mental health.

Janna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in English and Theater from Dartmouth College and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Bethel University. She is credentialed as an LPC and LPCC - professional licenses that authorize her to provide clinical counseling - and brings ten years of clinical experience addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and attachment issues, grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward yet empathetic, encouraging clients to step outside their comfort zone while offering steady support through the sometimes difficult work of growth.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Janna frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and patterns like avoidance or negative self-talk. Attachment-Based Therapy is another focus, concentrating on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional patterns; it can be useful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, codependency, and attachment-related trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements these approaches by helping clients clarify values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can support coping with difficult emotions and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Janna treats it as a collaborative effort. She will work with each person to evaluate their goals, preferences, and needs, adapting techniques over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Janna offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access care from home or on the go, accommodate varied schedules, and support continuity of treatment for those managing school, work, caregiving, or travel commitments.