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Janel Washington, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Janel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Janel. View 16 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Colorado and Washington

Recent reviews

Janel has great intuition and ability to empathize and also help hold you accountable. I have found great therapeutic benefit as a client.

Reviewed June 2022

I absolutely love Janel! She always made me feel better about everything.

Reviewed April 2022

More about Janel

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC

Hello, thank you so much for checking out my profile. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado working as a psychotherapist. I have practice therapy in both Chicago and Colorado. I have worked in many settings including crisis, emergency room, home and school based care. I have experience working with individuals from elementary school to adulthood. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges and social injustice. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm, friendly, open and collaborative. I believe in creating a therapeutic space that is safe and warm allowing the person to work through emotional concerns and develop skills to help accomplish their goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Depending on your needs I will meet you where you are to develop a treatment plan that meets those needs.

Thank you for taking the steps to becoming the leader in your own life. If you are ready we can work together to support and empower you to achieve your goals.

I look forward to working with you!

Janel Washington, LPC

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Licenses

Janel Washington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952820276.

  • LPC · Colorado · LPC.0015504 · Expires August 2025
  • LMHC · Washington · 61357455 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Janel Washington

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

16 reviews

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Janel has great intuition and ability to empathize and also help hold you accountable. I have found great therapeutic benefit as a client.

Reviewed June 2022

I absolutely love Janel! She always made me feel better about everything.

Reviewed April 2022

Janel is an intelligent, perceptive woman who truly understands my struggle, sometimes in ways I didn't realize. It's like she takes all the pieces of a puzzle I've been trying to solve for years and puts it together like its nothing. She actually listens to what you're saying instead of mirroring what you say and responds to my issues with compassion and understanding. I actually feel heard, and thats never happened with the therapists ive had. If you haven't found a good therapist yet, Janet might be the one you've been looking for.

Reviewed March 2022

Janel is a great listener and very thorough. I really appreciate that she offers a number of ways to approach something and then gives me something I can put into practice. She’s great at responding in a timely manner with messaging and even takes the time to follow up about past sessions or issues. I also really like that I never feel pressured to make a follow up appointment but Janel makes sure I know she’s available when I need her.

Reviewed January 2022

Janel is great! Even when something doesn't make sense to her, she has taken the time to build understanding so that she can offer salient and helpful insights, which have had life-changing positive effects on my relationships and career.

Reviewed January 2022

Janel surpassed my expectations of what would be available through Better Help. Her insightful perspective and kind nature made working with her so valuable. I also appreciated the depths she went into when explaining the differences between the biology of what is happening in my brain versus the psychology of what happens in my mind. She's awesome! Thank you for your work and supportive offerings Janel! I wish I could afford to continue with therapy, but in this season, I only had limited resources for the amount of sessions we booked. It was definitely worth the investment of my time and I am forever grateful of your insight and wisdom.

Reviewed December 2021

Janel has really helped me (a counselor as well) to accept and challenge some of my own beliefs around certain diagnoses and is consistently encouraging while also challenging me when necessary.

Reviewed December 2021

The first thing Janel did during our first session was make me laugh. Her ability to foster feelings of safety and comfort are incredible and I always feel resolved after a session. With a lot to think about and consider, as she frames things in unexpected and unique ways! Always would recommend Janel Washington

Reviewed November 2021

Janel is an extremely genuine and knowledgeable person. From our first meeting, it was clear to me that she is here to help, she is willing to listen and she has a lot of helpful information/techniques for talking care of my mental health. Thank you Janel!

Reviewed November 2021

Janel is a beautiful soul. She's kind, and doesn't just listen- she hears what you have to say. I like the action-oriented way she apporches mental health. She has helped me set goals for myself, and is understanding if I just need to vent. Over all, working with Janel has been an overwhelmingly positive and constructive experience for me and I think very highly of her.

Reviewed November 2021

Janel cuts right through to the root of the problem, and gives me things to think about that I had not considered. In addition to that she us very down-to-earth and personable. I am so glad that I was matched with her.

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve known about EAP with my company for years and I’ve been with my employer for 32 of those years. I picked up the phone and made the call a few years ago but never followed through. This time I’m grateful I made the call and asked for my specific ethnicity. Life changing and life saving! These last 18 months have been extremely trying for every human being. Thank goodness it’s ok to ask for what you need. The help I’ve received from Janel has been so desperately needed and in just the 3 sessions I know … I’m so sure my life is going to change for the very best it can be… I feel I’m on my way and have identified the feelings and so many emotions and my behavior following those feelings and emotions. It’s so relatable… I get it and I’m getting tools that are already helping . By no means is it easy! It’s going to take work but I’m soooo excited! For this I am eternally grateful! Thank you Sweet Jesus for my sister Janel!

Reviewed September 2021

I have had 2 sessions with Janel and I am really enjoying what we are doing. Janel has offered me a perspective that no other therapist has in the past. Her experience in her field is really showing through. I am very happy to be working with her.

Reviewed August 2021

She has been an incredible source of support. I have learned so much from her. Every second of her time she has given me, has been incredibly appreciated and helpful. What an incredible experience.

Reviewed January 2020

Janel is an incredible person and counselor. She is really good at getting to the root of the issues and laying them out in a very logical way. I really enjoyed my experience with Janel and am very grateful for her.

Reviewed September 2019

Janel is compassionate and helpful! She listens actively and offers ways for me to get clarity around my goals, and then achieve them.

Reviewed September 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Janel Washington offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Janel Washington works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Janel Washington speak?

Janel Washington speaks English.

How many years of experience does Janel Washington have?

Janel Washington has 3 years of experience.

Where is Janel Washington licensed to practice?

Janel Washington is licensed to practice in Colorado and Washington.

Does Janel Washington accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Janel Washington does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Janel Washington?

Janel Washington can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Janel Washington?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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