Janice Stidman, LPC

Janice Stidman is a licensed therapist practicing in Mississippi with 10 years of experience. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, she offers compassionate, holistic care grounded in a trauma-informed and affirming perspective that honors each person’s individual journey.

She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family difficulties, social anxiety, workplace stress, and challenges related to personal growth. Her practice also addresses issues such as anger, grief, parenting, career concerns, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, along with more specific focus areas like attachment and abandonment, body image, dissociation, and forgiveness.

Janice emphasizes creating a supportive environment where people can explore emotional patterns, learn practical coping strategies, and strengthen communication skills. She blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered approach to help clients build resilience, manage overwhelming emotions, and make meaningful changes in their lives. Committed to affirming diverse identities, she aims to empower individuals to develop greater self-understanding and sustainable strategies for emotional well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Janice Stidman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she incorporates EMDR when trauma processing is needed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behavior and improve mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is an approach used to help process and reduce the distress linked to traumatic memories.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Janice works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods accordingly so therapy aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care from licensed professionals. Working by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling, easier access when travel or time is limited, and multiple ways to stay connected between sessions. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care in a format that fits individual lifestyles and needs.