Awesome, patient and kind.
Janna Fennell, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Janna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Janna. View 20 reviews
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota, Virginia, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Janna is a phenomenal therapist whose guidance has really helped me in facing very heavy topics in my life. Shes able to provide so much clarity, i feel so much clarity after our sessions and confident in facing my issues.
More about Janna
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LPCC, LPC, LMHC
If you're feeling stuck, finding yourself repeating the same patterns, or you've been in therapy before but aren't quite sure how to apply what you've learned in everyday life, you're not alone.
I offer direct, compassionate therapy that helps turn insight into meaningful, real-world change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, perfectionism, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences, therapy can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I work best with people who are motivated for change and ready to move beyond awareness alone. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, challenge patterns that no longer serve you, and develop practical tools you can use outside of sessions to create lasting change. I especially enjoy working with high achievers, perfectionists, and individuals who are ready to translate insight into action.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota, Virginia, and New York with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Dartmouth College and my Master of Arts in Counseling from Bethel University. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Experiential Play Therapy.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space while remaining honest, direct, and solution-focused. I use a holistic, integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapies with mindfulness and mind-body techniques to support the whole person.
One of my primary modalities is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors. The goal is not simply to feel better during therapy sessions, but to build the skills and confidence needed to continue supporting yourself long after therapy has ended.
My style tends to be more direct and solution-oriented than that of some therapists. I ask thought-provoking questions, provide honest feedback, challenge unhelpful patterns, and encourage you to actively engage in the therapeutic process. Therapy works best when we work together, and I believe meaningful change happens when insight is paired with action.
Clients often seek my support for:
• Anxiety and stress management
• Depression and mood concerns
• Childhood trauma and adverse experiences
• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
• Low self-esteem and self-worth concerns
• Codependency and people-pleasing patterns
• Attachment and relationship challenges
• Anger management
• Grief and loss
• Sleep difficulties
Treatment is always tailored to your unique goals, values, and circumstances—there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Please note that I do not treat ADHD, eating disorders, or personality disorders.
If you're motivated for change, willing to do the work, and looking for a therapist who will both support and challenge you, we may be a good fit!
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Janna Fennell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790309235.
- LPCC · Minnesota · 2490 · Renews April 2027
- LPC · Virginia · 0701013160 · Renews June 2027
- LMHC · New York · 017544 · Renews January 2029
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Janna Fennell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Awesome, patient and kind.
Janna is a phenomenal therapist whose guidance has really helped me in facing very heavy topics in my life. Shes able to provide so much clarity, i feel so much clarity after our sessions and confident in facing my issues.
Janna is a wonderful therapist! She is caring, professional, and genuine. I enjoy her directness and feel I was able to make more progress with her than with other therapists in the past. I fully trust in her expertise and would recommend her to anyone!
Janna is so very helpful and insightful, but most of all honest. I’m very grateful to have had to opportunity to work with her!
Janna was wonderful! She’s really helped me with acknowledging my value in situations and advocating for myself. She had been wonderful in giving me logical solutions in a gentle way that’s made me feel heard and respected.
I just started working with Janna, but it’s going well. She’s professional, informative, and listens to me.
Good at listening and clarifying my thoughts
Janna is an excellent therapist. She has a lot of great advice and tools for me to use. She offers empathetic support and understanding with no judgement.
Janna is wonderful to work with and helped me when I needed guidance. She's knowledgable and relatable, making the conversation flow very easily. I absolutely recommend!
Janna has been so very helpful with my first time in therapy. She really helps me think and understand what is going on with myself. I have already made improvements in myself in less than 2 months.
Janna is great at listening to what I have to say, validating what I am going through, and meeting me where I am at. She has provided me with lots of tools and is very knowledgeable.
I have enjoyed and benefited from every session with Janna! She is a great listener and give amazing honest feedback and tools to use in my life.
Janna was such a wonderful therapist. She met me where I was at, while pushing me to grow. The homework she gave was helpful and not overwhelming. She was responsive and communicative. I learned a lot in my short time.
Janna is very direct and helpful when drilling into anxiety. She helped me rebuild my toolbox and gave me the support and resources to be start to combat my anxiety. She is wonderful to work with!
I was randomly assigned to Janna as my therapist and am very thankful for the pairing. She has been supportive on my journey to improve stress and anxiety, and provided me with necessary information and tools to help me continue this work. Janna individualizes her work based on my experience and readiness, and has been patient and encouraging. Thank you Janna!
Janna is professional, courteous, and open-minded. Together, we worked on reshaping the context of how I viewed myself. I was given homework which gave me a better understanding of myself and our discussions opened up new venues of thought for me. I am grateful to have worked with her.
She’s a absolute joy to work with, great listener and friendly.
Janna is amazing - she cares deeply about her clients progress, makes herself available as needed, and listens to you fully. Her advice and being able to relate to issues herself creates for a natural, easy flowing connection. Janna provides offline activities to aid in your progress, which are helpful, eye opening, and more without being too taxing or time consuming. I've learned a lot about myself by working with Janna and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a strong, considerate therapist and looking to actually make a change in their life.
Janna is an excellent therapist! She is very attentive, supportive, and offers sound advice. She does expect you to do the work, but I needed that push because otherwise I would still be stuck. I've had therapists who only talk about my problems, but Janna gives me the confidence and guidance to actually do something about my concerns. I highly recommend her!
Janna is compassionate, a very good listener, and understanding. I needed someone to hear me out and validate my current life challenges. And she has done that well. She provides great feedback and recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Does Janna Fennell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Janna Fennell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Janna Fennell speak?
Janna Fennell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Janna Fennell have?
Janna Fennell has 10 years of experience.
Where is Janna Fennell licensed to practice?
Janna Fennell is licensed to practice in Minnesota, Virginia, and New York.
Does Janna Fennell accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Janna Fennell accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Janna Fennell accept insurance?
Yes, Janna Fennell accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, BCBS Federal Employee Program, Cigna, GEHA, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Janna Fennell accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Janna Fennell accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Janna Fennell offer?
Janna Fennell offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Janna Fennell?
Janna Fennell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Janna Fennell?
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