- Stress and anxiety
- Skill focused
- Client centered
About Janiece
Janiece Foust is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family struggles, and challenges like sleep or eating problems. Her approach aims to make hard conversations feel manageable and practical steps feel doable.
She draws on 22 years of clinical experience in Tennessee and uses a mix of evidence-based tools. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to each person and building skills that can be used between meetings. Janiece blends client-centered listening with focused techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
In practice she often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness to help with present-moment coping. Motivational interviewing helps people find personal reasons to make changes when motivation feels low.
Janiece aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She helps people set small, realistic goals and tracks progress over time. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer communication, and rebuilding routines that support mental health.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including addiction, parenting strain, career stress, caregiver burnout, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to family of origin or attachment. She encourages anyone curious about starting to take the next step and complete the initial matching process.
She draws on 22 years of clinical experience in Tennessee and uses a mix of evidence-based tools. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to each person and building skills that can be used between meetings. Janiece blends client-centered listening with focused techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
In practice she often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and mindfulness to help with present-moment coping. Motivational interviewing helps people find personal reasons to make changes when motivation feels low.
Janiece aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She helps people set small, realistic goals and tracks progress over time. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer communication, and rebuilding routines that support mental health.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including addiction, parenting strain, career stress, caregiver burnout, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to family of origin or attachment. She encourages anyone curious about starting to take the next step and complete the initial matching process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Missouri
Languages
English
Approaches that fit your life and goals
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people clarify what they want from therapy and builds a working relationship that supports change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It teaches techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be useful for intense moods or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try tools, see what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins during a break. It also lets people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into conversation with the therapist.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janiece often address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career challenges, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines warm, client-centered listening with practical skills work. Sessions focus on building trust, setting realistic goals, and teaching tools to use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session logistics and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Janiece?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.