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Christina Janiszeski

Christina Janiszeski

Therapist · Minnesota

Compassionate, practical counseling for life challenges

  • Person-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on goals

About Christina

Christina Janiszeski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Minnesota with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Christina aims to make the first steps toward support feel manageable and straightforward for someone feeling overwhelmed.

She uses a straightforward, person-centered style in sessions. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the client and move at a comfortable pace. Christina blends practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral work with reflective, human-focused conversations to address thinking patterns and daily habits.

Clients who struggle with trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, or anger can expect a mix of skill-building and emotional processing. She also supports people dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD concerns, and chronic illness or pain by focusing on concrete goals and coping strategies. Christina pays attention to how current struggles link to family of origin patterns and attachment issues.

Motivational interviewing elements appear when people want help changing habits, for example with substance use or other addictive behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and grounding during difficult moments. Sessions combine listening, reflection, and small practical steps clients can try between meetings.

Christina holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and practices in Minnesota as an LPC. She conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes what the person brings and offers gentle reflection to help clarify goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include homework, thought records, and step-by-step plans to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility in life. When used online it helps people talk through big questions and decisions, and to clarify what matters most as they face life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets or guided mindfulness from home. Licensed professionals can tailor the mix of reflection, skills practice, and homework to fit everyday life without promising a specific outcome.

Areas of focus

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionStress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Attachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christina help with?

She helps people facing trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical, blending cognitive techniques with reflective conversation and mindfulness to address thinking patterns and daily habits.

How long has she been practicing?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with mental health and addiction concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

Christina is a Licensed Professional Counselor, practices in Minnesota, and holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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