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Janna Fennell

Janna Fennell, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Minnesota

Direct and practical counselor for change

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural 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 phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung 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

Credentials

Minnesota, Virginia

Languages

English

  • Trauma informed
  • Skill focused
  • Collaborative style

About Janna

Janna Fennell is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people move past barriers that keep them stuck. She speaks plainly and directly, and she asks clients to do the hard work alongside her. If you want practical tools and honest feedback to change patterns like anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship struggles, she may be a good fit.

Her style mixes direct guidance with collaboration. Sessions often include questions that challenge familiar thinking, skills practice to use between visits, and calming practices such as breathwork or progressive muscle relaxation. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed ideas, and strengths-based approaches to tailor work to each person.

Fennell brings about 10 years of clinical experience and holds LPC and LPCC credentials. She has worked in schools, private practice, and online settings and has supported teens and young adults as well as adults facing stress, grief, sleep problems, and addiction concerns. Her background includes training in CBT for insomnia and trauma-focused CBT methods.

She values honesty, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. Progress is framed as skill-building so clients can use strategies long after therapy ends. People who want clear feedback, steady encouragement, and practical steps to change may find her approach helpful.

To begin, readers should choose what feels most important to work on and be ready to try new behaviors between sessions. This therapist asks for consistent attendance so she can get a clear picture of a client’s life and make steady progress together.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them. It uses values-based goals and small, practical steps to move toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or insomnia. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift those connection habits to feel more secure.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, current struggles, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

For practical online care, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce commute time, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, and offer options for shorter or more focused meetings when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can use these methods to teach skills, practice new behaviors, guide relaxation exercises, and process trauma-related material in ways that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and trauma and abuse among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct yet collaborative. She offers practical tools, asks challenging questions, and expects clients to practice skills between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 10 years of experience working in schools, private practice, and online settings with a variety of concerns.

What credentials and region relate to this therapist?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota with professional experience in Virginia as well.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session formats with the provider before booking since the biography does not specify exact session types.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started with therapy here?

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