Jana Kessler, LMHC

Jana Kessler, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Washington with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and issues related to LGBT identity, as well as concerns around concentration, memory, and attention such as ADHD. Kessler views each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on building from individual strengths to address the problems that feel most pressing.

She emphasizes collaboration and support as clients take the often-difficult first steps toward greater fulfillment and wellbeing. Kessler offers practical, goal-oriented guidance informed by years of clinical work, while honoring each person’s unique story and resources. Her approach is aimed at helping clients increase focus, improve relationships, and manage symptoms of mood and anxiety conditions so they can move toward clearer goals and a more satisfying daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jana Kessler

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and strengths, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities to build confidence and insight. This approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and when someone needs a steady, validating presence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps clarify personal goals and resolve ambivalence, which can support change around habits, focus, and engagement in therapy.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work; Jana Kessler collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels personalized and manageable. Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible options for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support while meeting clients where they are.