Janine Best, LPC

Janine Best is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 13 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and the many adjustments that come with life changes. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, parenting and family difficulties, career concerns, and depression, among other related issues.

Janine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversations and treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs. She emphasizes practical strategies and supportive guidance to help clients build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Janine recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she is committed to standing alongside clients as they take those first steps and continue through their therapeutic journey.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Janine uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns clients bring to therapy. One focus is on strategies that help identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Another emphasis is on skills-based work for coping with grief, life transitions, and building self-esteem, offering practical tools for managing difficult emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. She also provides trauma-informed support that prioritizes safety, pacing, and gentle processing for those affected by past abuse or overwhelming experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janine works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan as therapy progresses so interventions remain relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Janine is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, evidence-based support through these formats while working with clients to meet practical and emotional goals.