Therapist profile
Janelle Butler, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Janelle
Janelle Butler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing for nine years. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as body image and caregiver stress.
She started in community mental health in the greater Seattle area and has worked with a wide range of backgrounds and presenting problems. Her work focuses on noticing patterns that keep problems going and finding practical ways to change them. She believes painful feelings often get pushed down until they affect daily life, and she aims to help people notice those cycles.
In sessions she helps clients look at thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. She uses straightforward techniques to shift thinking and build skills for emotion regulation and better communication. Some work is focused on short-term symptom relief; other work looks at gradual, lasting changes that take time and practice.
Her approach draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior approaches. She combines these to match the problem someone is bringing and the goals they set.
Janelle offers services in English and American Sign Language and accepts international clients. She currently practices out of Washington and asks people to confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and difficulties that come from avoiding painful feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as problems shift or new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household routine, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets someone continue work with a licensed professional while living in a different state or country, subject to licensing rules and scheduling.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, American Sign Language
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work and reflective listening. Techniques come from CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health settings in the greater Seattle area.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices out of Washington while serving clients beyond that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm logistics and time zone arrangements when scheduling.
How are costs handled or billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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