Janna Fennell, LPC, LPCC - Therapist in Minnesota

Stress and anxiety
Attachment issues
CBT and ACT methods

About Janna

Janna Fennell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) with ten years of experience based in Minnesota. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with sleep and addictive behaviors. Janna also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and life transitions.

She describes a direct and collaborative style. Sessions involve honest feedback, practical tools, and work to try between meetings. Janna encourages clients to look at the parts of themselves that get in the way of change and to practice new skills over time.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods are used to address patterns that begin in childhood and affect adult relationships and behavior.

Janna has experience in school-based settings with PreK–12 students and in private and online practice with teens and young adults. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College.

She asks people to engage consistently and to bring specifics from their life into sessions. The work can feel challenging at times, and she aims to be straightforward while offering practical strategies to reduce self-sabotage and build more effective habits.

How her approaches fit with online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people move toward what matters even when hard feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they show up now, helping clients change how they relate and respond. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps to practice, which can relieve anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions can include trying different techniques and adjusting plans based on what helps most.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Video or phone sessions may be chosen based on factors like needing a quieter environment, lower bandwidth, or a shorter meeting during a work break. Ask about current session options when you schedule so arrangements fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Minnesota, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep problems, and related issues such as codependency and attachment difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a direct, collaborative approach that blends practical tools, honest feedback, and at-home practice to address patterns that interfere with change.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a counselor, including school-based work with PreK–12 students and roles in private and online practice.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) licensed in Minnesota and Virginia and is based in Minnesota.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may inquire about working together.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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