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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Communication skills
About Janice
Dr. Janice Hodge is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship strain. She works directly with individuals who are facing life changes and emotional challenges. Sessions focus on practical conversation and clear plans rather than abstract theory.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a pastoral psychotherapy perspective to address emotional and relational issues. Sessions tend to center on improving communication, managing panic and social anxiety, and coping skills for workplace strain or feelings of isolation. She also addresses topics such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Dr. Hodge emphasizes steady, committed work in therapy. Conversations aim to identify patterns that keep problems in place and to try small, concrete changes between sessions. She encourages active participation and straightforward feedback about what is and isn't helping.
Her approach pays attention to both practical skills and personal meaning. For parenting and relationship concerns she focuses on clearer communication and realistic problem solving. For anxiety and panic she uses methods that teach immediate coping steps alongside longer-term strategies.
People considering a first appointment are asked to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
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Therapeutic methods and online sessions
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside a pastoral psychotherapy perspective. Evidence-based approaches focus on concrete skills and strategies that target symptoms and behaviors. For example, cognitive-based methods identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. These methods give clear steps someone can practice between sessions.Another common focus is behavioral coping work for panic and social anxiety. This involves practicing smaller, controlled exposures and learning short-term coping steps to manage panic episodes. For relationship and parenting concerns the work emphasizes improved communication strategies, learning to name feelings, and practicing new ways to talk about difficult topics.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together based on what is useful. That collaborative testing helps decide which techniques fit the person's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone or video choices may suit different practical needs such as lower bandwidth or preferring not to be on camera, but check which formats this therapist offers before scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a pastoral psychotherapy perspective. The work is practical and focused on skills and communication rather than only on talk.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work across anxiety, depression, relationship, marriage, family and parenting topics.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. No other credentials or locations are listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are not listed in the biography.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process initiates the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.