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Janna Fennell

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Janna Fennell, LPC, LPCC

Minnesota

Licensed counselor - family and parenting concerns

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About

  • CBT based tools
  • Attachment informed
  • Mindfulness practices

About Janna

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) with 10 years of experience, Janna Fennell helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns. She works with people dealing with addiction, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem challenges. Sessions focus on practical skills and honest, direct feedback to support change.

Janna uses clear, straightforward methods rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas. She asks direct questions, offers concrete tools, and expects clients to practice between sessions. Her approach is collaborative - she invites clients to have a say in what they work on and sets goals together.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College. She has spent time as a school-based therapist serving PreK-12 students and their families, and has worked in private practice and online settings with teens and young adults. That experience informs how she talks about family and parenting concerns with adult clients.

Therapeutic work often includes mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation alongside talk-based techniques. Janna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-informed ideas, and acceptance-based practices to help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

She is licensed in Minnesota (LPCC) and Virginia (LPC). Sessions are conducted in English and the service accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and any subscription details that apply.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Janna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds influence current reactions and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as needed. The early sessions often involve reviewing immediate concerns and trying a few techniques to see what feels useful.

Practical advantages of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and making it easier to continue care when travel or scheduling is difficult. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for regular check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, and combining talk therapy with short behavioral exercises that can be done at home or during breaks.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Minnesota, Virginia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, plus issues like addiction, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.

What is her therapy style?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She offers concrete tools, asks thought-provoking questions, and expects practice between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working in schools, private practice, and online settings with a range of concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Minnesota and Virginia; her listed location is Minnesota.

Does she see people who live outside the US?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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