- Focus on practical steps
- Three decades experience
- Illinois licensed counselor
About Janice
Dr. Janice Hodge is a licensed counselor in Illinois with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Her approach emphasizes building a trusting relationship so people feel understood and supported as they make changes.
Janice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worry, panic, social anxiety, and workplace strain. She also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and finding life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in Illinois and a practice that centers on restoring balance and meaning. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. Janice encourages people to be active participants in their own progress and to set realistic steps toward change.
People can expect straightforward talk, skill-building, and attention to how problems show up at work and at home. The pace is set by the client and can include addressing parenting challenges alongside personal stress. Beginning therapy is described as a courageous first step, and Janice aims to make that step easier for each person.
Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options to match your needs.
Evidence-based techniques and online care fit
This therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on learning practical skills to manage anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing and grounding methods and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and problem-solving to ease relationship and workplace stress, with role practice and clear goal-setting to change interaction patterns.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then recommend techniques that fit those needs. This is a collaborative decision and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular work on goals from their everyday environment while still meeting with a licensed professional to plan practical steps and track progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and workplace issues, plus related topics like loneliness, guilt, and life purpose.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills and make changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.