Janna Means is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi who helps people coping with grief and major life changes.
01About Janna
Janna Means is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi who helps people coping with grief and major life changes. She writes simply and directly, and she asks clients to take one step at a time toward feeling better. Her approach centers on practical work in sessions and on building on each person’s strengths.
She has 22 years of experience in the mental health field. That background includes work with people facing end-of-life and hospice issues, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and concerns related to autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Janna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. In sessions she will talk through what feels most urgent, suggest doable techniques, and practice new skills with the client.
The tone is direct and encouraging. She also brings personal experience with loss to her work and understands how grief can look different from person to person. That perspective shapes how she supports people through complicated bereavement and pet loss concerns, helping them find practical steps forward.
People who choose Janna can expect a collaborative approach. She asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients set reachable tasks between sessions. The pace and focus are adjusted to each person’s current needs and goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Mississippi)
- License 1667 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1184064198 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
Methods Janna names
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04Online support
How CBT and online work fit grief and life changes
Janna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT teaches simple tools to test worries, reduce avoidance, and practice new habits that ease daily functioning.In online sessions she applies these methods by talking through problems, assigning brief between-session tasks, and practicing skills together. The therapist and client work as a team to find which techniques feel most useful and to adjust the plan over time based on progress and preference.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, more frequent check-ins and written reminders of strategies you are practicing.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janna will help you decide what methods and session formats match your goals, daily routine, and comfort level, and she adapts the work as needs change.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, with additional attention to hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She emphasizes practical techniques and small steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in the mental health field and works as a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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