- Values-based change
- Skills focused
- Trauma informed
About Janelle
Janelle Butler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Washington with nine years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating struggles, relationship and intimacy questions, and parenting pressures. She also works with issues tied to trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and identity concerns including LGBT-related stress.
Janelle's background includes years in community mental health, where she worked with many different people and problems. That experience shaped a practical approach: she helps clients notice painful patterns, name unhelpful beliefs, and try small changes that can feel manageable. She describes hope as a key part of recovery and focuses on restoring a sense of possibility when despair has started to take hold.
In sessions she draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people shift thoughts and take values-based action. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to address relationship patterns and emotional regulation. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at making therapy feel useful from the start.
Many people come to her wanting relief from sleepless nights or ongoing stress. She works with each person to set clear, practical goals for sleep and daily routines alongside emotional work. Janelle speaks English and American Sign Language and sees clients across Washington and beyond.
To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns so sessions can focus on the most pressing problems. She invites steady, realistic steps rather than quick fixes and partners with clients to build skills that last.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and troubles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and build practical habits that improve mood and sleep. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and insomnia-related routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy-related issues and repeated relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as needs change. Clients are invited to try skills, reflect on what helps, and shape a plan that feels doable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes working with a therapist across locations possible, which may be helpful for people who live or travel outside their local area.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and compassionate. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and set achievable goals for daily life.
What professional experience does she bring?
She has nine years of experience and spent much of her career in community mental health working with diverse ages and concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices serving people in Washington and beyond.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
Yes. She accepts international clients according to applicable practice rules and logistics.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.