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Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter, LMHC
Washington
LMHC in Washington - stress and trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Grief support
About Jeanette
Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 25 years of clinical experience. She works mainly with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Jan also addresses addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes 13 years in integrated mental health and substance abuse programs, plus work in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric settings, and a tribal clinic. She has provided individual, couples, and group counseling primarily for adults. Jan notes she is not credentialed in substance use, though she has experience in co-occurring conditions.
Jan uses techniques drawn from several therapy models. Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches. She describes her style as eclectic, choosing methods that match a person’s current needs and goals.
She has specialized training in grief and loss, trauma and sexual abuse, and working with co-occurring disorders. In sessions she focuses on practical strategies people can try between appointments. She pays attention to thought patterns, coping skills, and small behavior changes that make routines more manageable.
For someone seeking structured, practical help with mood, stressful life events, or problem behaviors, Jan offers straightforward sessions aimed at clear goals. To begin, prospective clients follow the online intake steps and schedule an initial meeting to set priorities.
How Jan’s approaches translate to online sessions
Jan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Client-centered methods are used to listen and shape the plan around a person’s goals and values.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jan will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend what to try first. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. Therapists can assign CBT worksheets, DBT practice exercises, and brief motivational check-ins that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also covers addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and related areas.
How does she approach therapy?
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. The approach blends practical techniques with skills practice to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping.
What is her professional background?
She has worked 25 years in mental health, including 13 years in integrated mental health and substance abuse programs. Her experience spans community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, and a tribal clinic.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and provides services in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the practice listing to see which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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