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Janna Means, LPC
Mississippi
LPC in Mississippi - Grief and life changes
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- CBT methods
- Caregiver stress
About Janna
Janna Means is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing grief and coping with life changes, and she also focuses on concerns related to autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and intellectual disability.
Her approach is practical and step-oriented. She asks clients to commit to change and to take small, manageable steps. Sessions are focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, then testing different ways of responding in everyday situations.
Janna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles alongside grief-focused work. That means she helps people notice thought patterns that make grief or stress harder, and then practices new responses that reduce distress and improve functioning. She also brings experience supporting caregivers and people connected to hospice and end-of-life care.
Her background includes long experience in mental health work and years as a practicing counselor in Mississippi. She describes her role as helping people recognize strengths in their own stories and build on those strengths to manage loss and change.
People who prefer structured, pragmatic sessions may find her style a good fit. She encourages commitment to the work and steady progress through small steps. If you plan to book, confirm current session options before scheduling.
How CBT and grief work translate to online sessions
Janna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches in simple, action-focused ways. CBT involves spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going, then trying small changes to see what helps. This approach is often used for grief and adjustment problems where learning new responses can reduce distress and improve daily tasks.She pairs CBT with grief-focused work that addresses mourning and practical coping. Grief-focused methods help people make sense of loss, plan for days that feel hard, and practice techniques to manage intense emotions as they come up. The therapist and client work together to choose which methods to try based on the client’s goals and situation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with the client to identify what feels most useful and adjust the plan over time. That collaboration helps match exercises and homework to what the client can realistically do between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also lets people continue work with a therapist while managing caregiving or other commitments.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, with additional attention to autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, and intellectual disability.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT principles to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different ways of responding that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience and works as an LPC, combining long-term mental health work with focused counseling practice in grief and related areas.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LPC, which indicates a Master of Science degree and Licensed Professional Counselor status.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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