- Focus on thoughts and habits
- Practical skill building
- Communicates in ASL
About Janelle
Janelle Butler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, and issues tied to relationships and family life. She also supports work around grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver strain, and life changes. Janelle practices in Washington and communicates in English and American Sign Language.
She began her career in the greater Seattle area and has nine years of clinical experience, largely in community mental health. That background exposed her to many ages and backgrounds and taught her to notice how people avoid painful emotions until those feelings cause more harm. In sessions she focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that keep problems going.
Her work combines practical, action-oriented methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change habits, shift perspective, and build coping skills. Progress is presented as gradual work rather than instant fixes.
Janelle emphasizes hope as a driving force in recovery. She aims to help clients identify negative patterns, reframe thoughts, and practice new behaviors that support long-term wellbeing. She invites people to work together on realistic steps toward feeling better.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, so timing and cost vary with location and therapist availability.
She began her career in the greater Seattle area and has nine years of clinical experience, largely in community mental health. That background exposed her to many ages and backgrounds and taught her to notice how people avoid painful emotions until those feelings cause more harm. In sessions she focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that keep problems going.
Her work combines practical, action-oriented methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change habits, shift perspective, and build coping skills. Progress is presented as gradual work rather than instant fixes.
Janelle emphasizes hope as a driving force in recovery. She aims to help clients identify negative patterns, reframe thoughts, and practice new behaviors that support long-term wellbeing. She invites people to work together on realistic steps toward feeling better.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, so timing and cost vary with location and therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and patterns that feel out of control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people create more secure ways of connecting and communicating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean blending techniques from different approaches and adjusting pace as progress unfolds.
Confirm session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in the biography. Online work can still make therapy fit into busy days - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on practical skill building, thought and habit changes, and relationship dynamics in ways that fit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janelle commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, and related concerns.
What is her style in therapy?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on changing everyday habits and thought patterns through clear steps and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including work in community mental health serving a wide range of ages and presenting issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with a Washington LMHC designation and practices serving the Washington area.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional scheduling or licensing considerations when you book.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.