Janna Means

Janna Means is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing grief and major life changes. She writes and talks plainly with clients, encouraging small steps toward feeling better. Her style is direct but warm, and she emphasizes personal responsibility alongside support.

Means draws on more than two decades of experience in mental health and holds a Master of Science and the LPC credential. She has focused work related to grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and intellectual disability. This background shapes how she notices losses and transitions in people’s lives.

In sessions she uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Conversations are aimed at clear, manageable goals rather than long theoretical discussions. She also offers specific support around pet loss and bereavement, reflecting training in that area.

Means views clients as the experts on their own stories and works to build on their strengths. She asks for commitment to change and guides clients through step-by-step plans. The tone is collaborative and focused on realistic actions.

If you are a caregiver, facing the death of a loved one, or adjusting after a major change, Means aims to help you find steadier footing. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can expect straightforward guidance on next steps.

How Janna Uses CBT Online and What to Expect

Janna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts affect feelings and actions. CBT involves tracking specific thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. It is often used for grief-related worries, anxious thinking, and coping with life transitions.

She focuses on making therapy a teamwork process. The therapist and client review goals together and try approaches that fit the person’s needs and preferences. If one method does not help, she adjusts the plan and tries other practical strategies until the client feels progress.

Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit more easily into busy days and avoid travel time. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins and to use short sessions when life is hectic. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered; the therapist will explain how sessions are scheduled and what to expect during the first appointment.