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Janice Jones

Janice Jones

LMSW

Therapist · Michigan · 24+ years of experience

Compassionate support for managing anger and stress

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Strengths oriented
  • Experienced clinician

About Janice

Janice Jones is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Janice also supports parents working through parenting concerns. She approaches each person as the expert in their own story and aims to build on their strengths.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. Janice listens for what matters most and helps people set practical steps they can try between sessions. She values small changes that add up over time and works at a pace that fits each person’s life.

Janice has worked across a range of concerns related to mood and behavior. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family challenges, codependency, control issues, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress. These experiences shape how she notices patterns and offers ways to respond differently.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and usable skills. Janice helps people identify what they want to change and offers strategies to reduce overwhelm and respond to anger more effectively. She encourages practice and reflection between meetings to track progress.

People who prefer a practical, respectful approach tend to feel comfortable with Janice. She aims to support motivation and confidence while honoring each person’s pace and values.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Janice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and pattern change. One common approach she uses involves building coping skills and problem-solving steps to reduce stress and manage strong emotions like anger. This helps people practice new responses in everyday situations. Another approach emphasizes strengthening self-esteem and motivation by identifying personal strengths and setting small, achievable goals. That work supports longer-term changes in mood and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janice will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so the plan evolves with the client’s progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Many people find it easier to practice skills between meetings when sessions fit into their regular routine. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent with daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LMSW
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LMSW · No. 6801082710
NPI
1659459881

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 concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, codependency, control issues, impulsivity, mood disorders, DMDD, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is practical and strengths-based. She listens for what’s most important, helps set clear goals, and suggests skills to practice between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Janice has 24 years of professional work experience in the helping professions. That background informs how she notices patterns and suggests strategies.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is based in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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