About Janisse
Janisse Rothford is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to address relationship strain, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
That means sessions often begin with listening closely to what matters most to the client. Then she and the client try simple, doable strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Janisse has ten years of professional experience and holds licenses in Nevada and California: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her, using the approach that fits their goals and life circumstances. Sessions tend to focus on real-life skills.
She helps people practice new ways to communicate, handle strong feelings, and rebuild confidence. When grief or life transitions are present, she works on coping strategies that fit the pace the client needs. People can expect a respectful and sensitive tone in sessions.
The therapist emphasizes collaboration and practical steps rather than technical jargon. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments that fit their routine.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and works to create a respectful, collaborative relationship that helps people gain clarity and direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions clients learn practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide whether a client-centered stance, CBT tools, DBT skills, or a mix makes the most sense. This is a collaborative conversation and can be adjusted as needs change.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging brings flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face dialogue and interactive skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to stay in touch between sessions and to receive brief prompts, homework reminders, or coping suggestions throughout the week.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California, Nevada
- Languages
- English
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