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Janice Gillmore

Janice Gillmore

LPC

Therapist · Virginia · 35+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for anger and life change

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  • 35 years experience
  • Mindfulness and emotion-focused
  • Spiritual integration available

About Janice

Janice Gillmore, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anger, stress, and life transitions find more balance. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel usable. Her work often touches on relationships, parenting concerns, grief, addiction issues, and the effects of trauma. Janice brings 35 years of experience in counseling and human development in Virginia. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. Over the years she has worked in both private and public settings and with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and codependency. Her approach blends emotional work with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems concepts when they fit a person's needs. Sessions often include learning to notice strong feelings, tracing how they started, and trying new ways to respond. Janice describes her practice as psycho-spiritual, and she supports clients who want to include spirituality in their healing. She is a certified yoga teacher and certified meditation teacher and can share meditation or yoga resources when requested. Spiritual exploration is offered in a way that honors each person’s own beliefs and pace. Therapy with Janice tends to focus on practical skills and insight. Clients work on clearer communication, managing anger, rebuilding trust after loss or separation, and cultivating self-compassion. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Online approaches aligned with emotional work

Janice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift the feelings that drive anger and relationship patterns. EFT focuses on recognizing key emotions and opening new ways to connect or respond. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment noticing and calming practices. Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity and supports clearer choices in stressful moments. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janice will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting over time as progress is made. The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness practice between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation more quickly. Licensed professionals, including therapists using EFT and mindfulness, aim to make remote work feel practical and relevant to everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Virginia
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701003010
NPI
1831246750

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strains, and self-esteem struggles.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style blends emotionally-focused work with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. The work mixes feeling-level exploration with practical steps to change reactions.

What is her clinical background?

She has 35 years in the mental health field, entering the profession in 1990 and working in both private and public settings across many concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia.

Which languages and international work are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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