About Janelle
Janelle Dittus is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of professional experience in Washington. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.
Janelle emphasizes strengths and practical steps over jargon. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and encouraging. Clients work together with Janelle to name specific problems and set small goals.
How Janelle works
She listens for what already works in a person’s life and builds on those strengths. Conversations focus on clearer communication, handling shame or guilt, and learning ways to feel less isolated. Sessions are straightforward and paced to what the person can handle.
When trauma or family conflict is part of the story, she helps people sort through what matters most now. She guides clients toward practical skills for emotional regulation and improved day-to-day functioning. Forgiveness and self-love are explored as concrete practices rather than abstract ideals.
Her approach balances empathy with real-world tools. People leave sessions with steps they can try between meetings. Janelle wants clients to feel capable of making steady changes.
She encourages those who are nervous about starting therapy to take the next small step. Work with her happens in English and follows Washington practice standards. The focus remains on helping the individual who reaches out to feel safer, clearer, and more able to act on their goals.
What Janelle works with
The areas below are the ones Janelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Washington |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Two common evidence-based approaches focus on skill building and processing difficult experiences. One approach teaches concrete coping skills for handling overwhelming feelings and anxiety, such as breathing techniques, grounding, and activity planning to reduce stress. It helps people manage symptoms day to day and regain a sense of control. Another approach emphasizes working through past hurt and traumatic memories in a paced, supported way so that memories feel less disruptive to daily life and relationships. That work often pairs memory-focused discussion with techniques to manage strong reactions.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be simpler when audio is enough or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when someone needs a shorter way to stay connected between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still getting focused support from a licensed professional.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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