Janie Waddell

(MA, Licensed, Clinical, Mental, Health, Counselor, LCMHC)
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About Me

Hi There!!

My name is Janie Waddell and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and a bachelor's degree in Psychology. In my Master's program and under supervision, I have 8 years of experience with counseling children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families. As a Qualified Professional and Mental Health Therapist, I have provided counseling to a diverse population of individuals with mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues. I have worked with kids of all ages focusing on self esteem, family conflict, ADD, ODD, anger management, peer relationships, and many more. I have worked with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, parenting, family conflict, and relationship issues.

Counseling provides the opportunity for growth and self-discovery in the context of a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. I believe that my own personal life experiences have helped me to be a more empathetic and compassionate counselor. I use Cognitive Behavioral strategies in my therapeutic practice as well as Solutions Focused therapy, Gestalt therapy techniques, and expressive art therapy. I will work with you to determine the appropriate treatment for your individual needs.

I am very passionate about helping others and I am unique in the way I can easily establish rapport with, relate to, and connect with my clients. I believe that a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment with mutual respect is key to bringing about the change clients are seeking in their lives and relationships. I want to help you be successful and happy!! Congratulations for taking the first step toward making change and getting help. I would love to assist you in your journey while providing you support and encouragement along the way!!

I look forward to working with you!!

Specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCMHC #8239 (Expires: 2023-06-30)

Reviews

Written by A.B. on Dec 29, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Janie has been amazing. She truly cares about what I have to say and how I’m feeling. I can confidently confide in her and after each session I come away feeling like a weight has been lifted. Cant thank her enough.

Written by S.C. on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Janie has been listening to my concerns and the things that are affecting me and my relationship. We have just started working together but she has given me a lot of good things to think about, recommended some reading, and is going to send me some prompts to think of ways to phrase my questions and thoughts to my wife in ways that do not make her fell that I am attacking her or that she needs to be defensive. I look forward to continuing to work with Janie to hopefully save my marriage.

Written by E.R. on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 7 months on issues concerning adhd

I feel comfortable sharing my experiences and feelings with Janie.

Written by T.I. on Oct 31, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I have struggled for many many years to find a counselor that I could stick with. I always found excuses why I didn’t like them. After my first phone session with Janie, it was different. I was happy, relaxed, and excited to proceed with my day. She made me feel confident and I felt like she really cared and was willing to help me reach my goals I had for therapy! I can’t wait to meet with her again and continue my path to making a better me! Thanks Janie! You filled those big shoes!!!

Written by M.A. on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Janie wardell has been very helpful and easy to talk with. I feel comfortable chatting with her and look forward to continuing my counseling with her

Written by M.E. on Jul 07, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

She has been very patient and attentive. She makes the therapy process more enjoyable. Our family has benefited greatly from her guidance and support. Thank you very much!

Written by M.A. on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Thank you for understanding me Janie! I have a feeling that soon I will be able to start a new happy life

Written by C.A. on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Janie is amazing! And she has helped tremendously!

Written by K.I. on Apr 06, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and adhd

Janie is very sensitive and carrying. She also addresses my issues, always offers great options to reflect on them and to find the right answers through deep reflection and self-work. I'm very happy to have Janie as my counsellor.

Written by C.O. on Feb 24, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Janie is empathetic and non-judgemental. She intelligently supplies potential solutions and materials from her knowledge base without being prescriptive, shining a light as it where, for you to see by. I’m climbing a mountain right now and it’s good to have Janie as my guide.

Written by A.N. on Feb 24, 2020 after therapy with Janie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Thank you, Janie!! Janie is very encouraging and spirited. I can honestly say that I’ve improved a lot with her help, and I really enjoyed working with her!!

Written by F.A. on Mar 26, 2019 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Janie speaks very kindly, with a lot of empathy and understanding. She provides a safe platform where you do not feel judged for the things that you share with her, even if you feel that they are silly. She is organised and systematic, and is willing to tackle your problems effectively.

Written by L.A. on Mar 17, 2019 after therapy with Janie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Friendly and helpful support which I've needed at this time.
Janie has really understood the situation I've been in, never judging, but there to offer guidance and advice to help me to be my best.
Although I've not reached my goal yet, the ease of accessibility has been extremely advantageous for my current situation.