Janet Eddy, LPC

Janet Eddy, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She supports individuals facing depression, anger, self-esteem challenges, and motivation concerns, and provides care for those coping with compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and career-related stress. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver strain, body image, dissociation, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Janet emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites clients to share their thoughts and feelings openly. She creates space for exploration of emotions and patterns while supporting practical steps toward coping and growth. Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, she works alongside clients to build confidence, develop healthier coping strategies, and pursue a more fulfilling daily life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Janet blends evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance to tailor work to each person’s needs. Her aim is to help clients discover clear next steps, strengthen resilience, and find meaningful ways forward at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Ready Online Care

Janet draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then focus on actions that reflect what matters most. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. For clients affected by trauma, Janet incorporates EMDR to support processing distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet works with each person to understand their history, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to emphasize. This shared planning helps ensure the therapy fits the individual’s needs and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide regular support without requiring travel. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and access therapists from home or other convenient settings.