Having spent time in non-profit settings, Janelle has supported individuals of all ages experiencing crisis and navigating immediate life-changing circumstances. Bringing experience from a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program (PHP/IOP) for elementary aged children, Janelle has treated children struggling with anger/impulse control, oppositional behavior, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression and more. Janelle is trained in the evidence based Child Centered Play Therapy model and enjoys utilizing therapeutic sand tray modalities with her tween and teen clients. She is well versed in intensive family therapy and realizes that when one of us struggles, the whole family is affected. As a Certified Child & Adolescent Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS-CA), Janelle has significant experience working with children, adults and families who have experienced the death of a close family member, and can work with you through the grieving process. She approaches therapy systemically, and will develop a treatment plan based on your individual goals. Janelle will provide you an open and non-judgmental atmosphere, with focus on empowerment, healing and growth. She looks forward to seeing you soon.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Janelle will provide you an open and non-judgmental atmosphere, with focus on empowerment, healing and growth. She looks forward to seeing you in the office soon.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My strengths are based on my extensive experience as a clinician in a multitude of environments. I am crisis trained, grief trained, as well as trained in trauma, play therapy extensively, sand tray therapy, and person centered therapy. I have over 9 years of in person client experience.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Janelle is comfortable and well versed in treating a wide variety of presenting concerns and populations, including but not limited to anxiety and depressive disorders, PTSD, abuse, grief, anger, suicidal ideation, relationship concerns, family conflict, co-parenting, grief/loss, abuse and ADHD. She offers significant experience with families going through the process of divorce, and can support you and your child while navigating this and other challenging times. She has provided services to adolescents and young adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, rape, and other significant traumas.

About Janelle Jackson