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Entry 157044Mississippi / United States

Janna Means

Janna Means, LPC

Mississippi 22 years in practice

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Licensed LPC - grief and life changes

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  • Grief counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Caregiver support

About Janna

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 22 years of clinical experience. Janna Means focuses on grief and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns related to autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and intellectual disability. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients.

Janna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. She encourages clients to take practical steps toward change and to take responsibility for their own wellbeing. In sessions she helps people process loss, manage difficult feelings, and develop concrete coping strategies. She also offers support around pet loss and the special grief that can follow the death of an animal.

Her background includes long-term work in mental health and a focus on grief-related interventions. She describes personal experience with loss as part of how she understands the grieving process. That perspective informs how she helps people sort through complicated emotions and recognize small, manageable steps forward.

In practical terms she asks clients to commit to the process and to try behavioral changes between sessions. CBT techniques are used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and to replace them with clearer, goal-focused actions. For caregivers and those facing end-of-life decisions, she helps with pacing, boundary-setting, and realistic planning.

People seeking help for major life transitions or persistent grief will find an approach centered on problem-solving, clear goals, and steady progress. To begin, clients follow the site flow to view online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment.

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How CBT guides online sessions

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them, and practicing new behaviors. It helps with grief-related distress, anxiety about life changes, and practical coping skills.

She also uses CBT techniques tailored to caregiving and end-of-life stress. That can include setting boundaries, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and planning for high-stress moments. For people processing loss, sessions often combine skill practice with structured opportunities to talk about what has been lost.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see which techniques fit their goals and daily routine. Progress is reviewed together and methods are adjusted based on what helps most.

Session logistics are not fully detailed here, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The emphasis is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life while exploring CBT strategies for grief and change.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disability

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Mississippi

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on grief and coping with life changes. Additional areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and intellectual disability.

What therapeutic approach does she use?

Her primary documented approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She uses CBT to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to build practical coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience in clinical work. That experience includes long-term roles in mental health and a focus on grief-related services.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. Sessions are conducted in English.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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