- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Grief work
About Jeanette
Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 25 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as parenting and intimacy among the areas she works with. Jan has a long background in mental health settings and uses several evidence-based methods in her sessions.
She spent much of her career in integrated mental health and substance abuse programs, and has worked in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, and a tribal clinic. That mix of settings shaped a practical approach to common problems adults bring to therapy. Jan has run individual, couples, and group counseling with mainly adult clients.
Her clinical work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based ideas. She says she is eclectic and selects techniques to fit what each person needs. Specific training in grief and loss, trauma and sexual abuse, and co-occurring disorders informs how she helps people address complex, overlapping problems.
People seeking help with family of origin issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, or midlife and life-purpose questions will find that these topics are part of her focus. She also lists compassion fatigue, codependency, and blended-family concerns among areas she addresses.
Jan describes her work as collaborative and practical. She aims to help people recognize patterns that began in childhood and to change the behaviors and beliefs that keep those patterns in place. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks about what matters most, and helps people set goals that feel relevant to their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then tests small changes to see what helps. That approach suits issues like anxiety, depression, and patterns that come from family of origin dynamics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. DBT-style skills work can help with anger, intense mood swings, and communication problems.Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques based on the goals, symptoms, and preferences they bring. That may mean combining CBT exercises with DBT skills practice and client-centered check-ins across sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in around a work break, or reducing travel time for appointments. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect is part of the initial matching questionnaire and first session planning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She lists stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among her main areas. Family of origin issues and communication problems are included in her focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an eclectic, client-centered approach that draws techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. She adapts methods to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in mental health settings, including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, and a tribal clinic.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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