Janelle Butler

Janelle Butler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, and relationship or parenting concerns. She practices with a focus on practical steps that reduce daily overwhelm. Janelle communicates in English and American Sign Language and works with clients in Washington and beyond.

She approaches therapy in a down-to-earth way. Janelle helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, then tests small changes that can ease emotional pain. Sessions focus on clear skills and real-life practice, not abstract theory. She talks through what’s happening now and how to try different responses day to day.

Her background includes nine years of clinical experience, much of it in community mental health settings. That work exposed her to many different life situations and ways people cope. Janelle draws on that experience to keep sessions practical and grounded in everyday concerns like sleep, work stress, caregiving strain, and relationship communication.

Janelle uses several evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She blends ideas from these methods to match each person’s needs and goals rather than following a single script.

If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Janelle’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with mood, sleep, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run very high.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Janelle treats the choice as a collaboration, learning about the client’s goals and trying different methods to see what fits. She adapts techniques from these approaches to match how someone prefers to work and what changes they want to make.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether a shorter check-in during a lunch break or a longer session outside of work hours. It can also reduce travel time and help people practice new skills in the settings where problems actually happen. Licensed professionals can support skill-building, problem-solving, and planning between sessions so change continues between meetings.