Janice Suskey

Janice Suskey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience in Arkansas. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. Janice also supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns, including anger-related issues. Her style is respectful and direct. Janice listens first and shapes each session to the person in front of her. She focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments to manage emotions and regain stability. Janice uses a mix of approaches depending on what feels right for the client. She draws on Client-Centered methods to create a supportive space, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thinking patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. She may also include Emotionally-Focused ideas or hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate. Clients can expect clear goals and collaborative planning. Sessions often include skill practice, feedback, and homework tailored to daily life. Janice aims to help people build healthier habits and better manage stressful or painful situations. She offers services in English from Arkansas and brings two decades of experience to her work. To begin, people use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Janice encourages taking that first step and acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful when people need understanding and steady support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches simple tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions. It includes techniques for regulating feelings, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These skills can help when anger or mood swings make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose and adjust methods so sessions fit the person's needs and pace.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule around work or caregiving. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.