Janette Halstead
I have had the privilege of walking alongside couples and families through some of their most difficult seasons, helping marriages rebuild trust, communication, and emotional connection after deep hurt and trauma. Over the years, I have supported children recovering from the effects of trauma and sexual abuse, guiding them toward safety, stability, and renewed confidence. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, trauma‑informed care that honors each client’s story. My background in Christian counseling further allows me to support clients who desire faith‑based guidance as they work toward restoration and healing.
First session
In your first session with me, you can expect a calm, welcoming, and structured environment where we focus on understanding your story, your goals, and what brought you to therapy. I take time to learn about your background, current concerns, and any past experiences, especially those involving trauma, relationship challenges, or faith so I can tailor our work to your needs. We will discuss what you hope to achieve, explore the pace that feels safe for you, and begin identifying the tools and supports that will guide your healing. My goal in this initial session is to help you feel heard, supported, and confident that you are in a space where real restoration and growth can begin.
Strengths
I bring over two decades of experience in trauma recovery, sexual abuse counseling, and marriage restoration, which allows me to approach each session with deep clinical insight and steady confidence. My strengths include creating a safe, grounded environment, offering clear structure, and helping clients feel understood while guiding them toward practical, achievable change. I combine evidence‑based therapeutic methods with a strong background in Christian counseling, giving clients the option to integrate faith into their healing process when desired. What sets my approach apart is my ability to balance compassion with direction, helping individuals, couples, and families move from crisis and confusion toward clarity, stability, and lasting restoration.
Ideal clients
I am well‑equipped to support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and unhelpful thinking patterns through a structured, evidence‑based therapeutic approach. I work effectively with individuals who value practical tools, collaborative problem‑solving, and a clear path toward emotional and behavioral change. My strong background in Christian counseling allows me to integrate faith‑based perspectives when appropriate, offering clients an option for spiritually informed support. I am committed to helping clients build stability, strengthen self‑awareness, and move toward meaningful, values‑aligned growth.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
In my work, I use CBT to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. I integrate structured exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to support clients in developing more adaptive coping strategies.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Man
Woman
Licensed in
PennsylvaniaLicense PC020065