Janice Suskey , LPC, LMHC

Janice Suskey is a licensed counselor with two decades of professional experience supporting people through periods of change and emotional challenge. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - indicating state licensure to provide therapeutic care. Over 20 years she has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and concerns around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Janice approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Her style emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical strategies while honoring their personal values and pace. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and encourages prospective clients to take pride in that first step.

Whether someone is seeking support for a specific issue or working toward broader personal growth, Janice aims to create a thoughtful, personalized path forward rooted in experience and empathy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Janice uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people feel heard and encourages self-directed change by building on their strengths and priorities.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop more effective coping strategies. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers concrete skills to manage intense emotions and navigate difficult relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janice works with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and access from home or elsewhere. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent, ongoing support while accommodating work, family, and other commitments.