Janice Suskey, LPC, LMHC

Janice Suskey is a licensed counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She holds LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and practices in Arkansas. Janice focuses on practical support that helps people take small, steady steps forward.

Her approach centers on respectful, compassionate conversation. She tailors sessions to each person's situation and goals. That might mean building skills to cope with worry, sorting through relationship strain, or finding ways to grieve and heal.

Janice uses a mix of therapy styles to match what a person needs. She draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's experience. She also brings in techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that fuel stress.

In session she focuses on clear, practical steps. This includes tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding self-esteem. She also supports people facing life changes such as separation, caregiving stress, or losses.

Clients can expect a collaborative plan that changes as progress is made. Janice emphasizes realistic goals and simple practices that fit into everyday life. Taking the first step is acknowledged as courageous and part of moving forward.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects their experience, and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and a nonjudgmental space to talk.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxious or depressive patterns. CBT can help with stress, worry, and behavior changes people want to make.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers tools to manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It includes techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans may combine elements from different approaches and will adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during breaks or after work. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and remove the need to be on camera if preferred.