- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based work
- Hands-on skills
About Janelle
Janelle Butler is a Washington-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and many related concerns including career strain and compassion fatigue. Janelle communicates in English and American Sign Language.
She began her career in the greater Seattle area and has worked largely in community mental health settings. That background means she has supported people from many walks of life and with a wide range of concerns. Her approach is practical and grounded. She looks for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them test new ways of responding.
In sessions she blends approaches to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts, dialectical skills for emotion regulation, and acceptance-based work to clarify values and build meaningful action. Attachment-informed ideas guide work on relationship patterns and trust.
Janelle emphasizes realistic hope as part of recovery. She frames change as gradual and active work, where immediate relief can appear alongside longer-term shifts. She talks through coping tools, communication skills, and small behavior changes that fit daily life.
People who come to her often want hands-on strategies plus emotional support. She helps clients name what matters, practice new skills, and make steady progress toward calmer days and clearer decisions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values, even when strong emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns, how trust forms, and ways to change interaction cycles that cause pain or distance.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking how techniques feel and shifting course when something isn’t helpful.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer disruptions from travel. Online sessions can make shorter check-ins possible on a work break or an evening, and they can let someone practice skills in the settings where they live and work. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking to learn what is available and what will best fit daily life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janelle help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career strain, and related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining hands-on skill building with emotional support. She helps people identify patterns, try new responses, and set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including work in community mental health and a range of settings across Washington and beyond.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices with ties to Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language. International clients can be accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.
How does pricing work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.