Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter, LMHC

Jeanette 'Jan' Kaschmitter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington who has worked in the field since 2001 and brings 25 years of experience to her clinical work. She spent 13 of those years in fully integrated mental health and substance use programs, though she is not credentialed in substance use. Over the course of her career she has worked in community mental health settings, inpatient psychiatric care, and a tribal clinic, offering individual, couples, and group counseling primarily to adult clients.

Her approach draws on techniques from several established models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She describes her orientation as eclectic, adapting methods to meet the unique needs of each person she serves. She has specialized training in grief and loss, trauma and sexual abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Jeanette believes people are capable of healing and finding balance, and she values the opportunity to support clients through that journey while helping them pursue meaningful, attainable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Convenient Online Care

Jeanette 'Jan' Kaschmitter integrates several well-established approaches to meet clients where they are and address a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration so that clients set the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist supports growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is often helpful when strong emotions or relationship challenges interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeanette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Jeanette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and to continue care during life transitions, while still receiving guidance from a licensed professional.