- Anxiety and panic
- Trauma informed
- Values focused
About Janice
Janice Stidman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She brings ten years of experience helping people handle anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Janice focuses on respectful, compassionate care that meets each person where they are.
She works with individuals who struggle with panic, social anxiety, workplace stress, and low self‑esteem. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for managing intense emotions and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. Janice uses practical steps to help people feel steadier day to day.
Her practice includes attention to trauma and attachment concerns. She helps people identify triggers, learn calming strategies, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. When trauma is present she integrates approaches that aim to reduce the hold of painful memories.
Janice also supports people coping with grief, caregiving strain, and major life changes. She works with those facing mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship challenges to build clearer communication and better boundary skills. Her style blends evidence-informed methods with an affirming, person-centered stance.
Clients can expect straightforward, compassionate sessions that balance emotion work with real-world tools. Janice encourages goal setting and regular skill practice between meetings. She aims to help people regain control over daily life and move toward values-based living.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, panic, and life transitions by focusing on what matters even when fear shows up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce worry and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for panic and generalized anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills. These tools can support those who experience intense mood swings, anger, impulsivity, or chronic stress. Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit each person's needs. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that blends skill teaching with deeper emotional work. The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for steady progress from different locations. It also allows for focused skill practice between meetings and quicker check‑ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to fit everyday life while helping clients reduce anxiety and build coping skills.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Janice address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine emotional processing with skills training and clear action steps between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Janice has ten years of professional experience as a therapist working with a range of mood, anxiety, and trauma‑related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential MS LPC, and her practice is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.