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Janelle Staviski

Janelle Staviski, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate care for stress and trauma

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  • Trauma-informed
  • Client-centered
  • Relationship-focused

About Janelle

Janelle Staviski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with people who are struggling with panic, ongoing worry, or the fallout from past traumatic events. Her manner is calm and direct, aimed at helping clients feel more steady day to day.

She uses a trauma-informed and client-centered style that keeps the person's needs first. Sessions focus on building practical skills, improving communication, and reducing shame or guilt that can keep problems stuck. Janelle pays attention to each person's strengths and preferences when planning work together.

Her approach is relationship-focused, so conversations often examine how connections with others affect stress and anxiety. She helps people notice patterns in interactions and practice different ways of responding. Communication problems and social anxiety are common topics in her work.

Janelle also supports people navigating postpartum mood changes and the specific pressures that come with new parenthood. She tailors interventions to fit daily routines and real-life demands, aiming for small changes that make a noticeable difference.

She is licensed to practice and provides services from Texas. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. People interested in starting are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Janelle describes her work as trauma-informed and client-centered, which means she pays close attention to how past events affect current stress and anxiety. A trauma-informed approach helps people recognize how their bodies and thoughts respond to reminders of past harm and learn ways to feel less overwhelmed.

She also emphasizes a relationship-focused way of working. That means sessions look at how interactions with others influence worry, shame, and communication problems, and include practicing new ways of talking and connecting that reduce anxiety in social situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janelle collaborates with each person to choose interventions that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She tailors techniques so they fit work, parenting, or other routines rather than expecting a single method to suit everyone.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between meetings when useful. Therapists often use tools like brief check-ins and skill-building exercises to keep progress practical and manageable while respecting each person's pace.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janelle focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse, with extra attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety or phobia.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is trauma-informed, client-centered, and relationship-focused, emphasizing practical skills and the client's own strengths.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people who have anxiety, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices from Texas; the credential is listed as LCSW.

In what language are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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