Janice Stidman

Janice Stidman is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Janice aims to create a calm, accepting space where someone can start to make sense of what feels overwhelming.

She frames work around practical steps. That can mean identifying patterns that keep problems alive, trying new ways to cope, and practicing skills between sessions. Janice pays attention to relationship strain, workplace stress, and difficulties with identity or belonging. She also addresses concerns tied to grief, life changes, and mood instability.

Janice brings a trauma-informed, affirming stance to sessions. That means she listens for how past hurt shapes current reactions and helps people build safer ways to respond. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout related to caregiving or demanding roles.

Her approach draws on several methods aimed at both mood and behavior. She uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, connect with values, manage intense emotions, and process distressing memories when appropriate. The emphasis is on gradual change and on tools people can use day to day.

People often seek her help for struggles with body image, attachment worries, control issues, or feelings of isolation. Janice works collaboratively to set goals and adjust the plan as progress is made. To begin, the process includes a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling based on availability.

How Janet's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite hard feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing out different responses to change mood and functioning. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people who struggle with intense feelings or impulsivity.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most pressing and what methods might fit their preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on how someone responds and what goals feel most important.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into a busy day, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to practice skills between sessions and stay consistent while juggling work or family life.