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Janice Suskey, LPC, LMHC

Practical counseling for anxiety and life stressors

20 years in practice · based in Arkansas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Janice

Janice Suskey is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. She holds LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and works from Arkansas. Janice focuses on clear, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, and life transitions.

She listens openly and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through relationship tensions, grief, motivation struggles, and challenges with mood such as depression or bipolar concerns.

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Background and approach

Janice also addresses addictions, anger, and family-related issues in one-on-one work. Her approach mixes client-centered listening with problem-solving tools. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.

Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on connection and communication in close relationships. Janice also integrates hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices when they fit a person's goals. She explains options and helps people choose the techniques that make sense for them.

Sessions move at a practical pace so clients can try new skills between meetings. People who reach out can expect respectful, direct conversation and a tailored plan. Janice emphasizes small, concrete steps that help people regain control and feel more capable during stressful times.

Approaches for online anxiety and stress work

Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person's experience and goals. It emphasizes listening and collaboration so sessions reflect what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It is useful for stress, panic, low mood, and coping with life transitions. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist reviews needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests one or a mix of approaches. This is a collaborative process so methods can be adjusted as a person learns what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work with lower bandwidth, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reminders and short updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving between meetings.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Janice help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coaching topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with skill building from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Janice has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Arkansas.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Janice offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Florida, Arkansas
Languages
English

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