Janice Suskey , LPC, LMHC

Janice Suskey is a licensed counselor based in Arkansas with 20 years of professional experience supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LMHC credential, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over two decades she has worked with individuals and families on stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and a broad spectrum of concerns including trauma, addictions, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique circumstances and goals. Janice also focuses on blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity and jealousy, and young adult issues. She integrates techniques from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused work, and hypnotherapy to address presenting needs in a flexible way.

Those seeking a thoughtful, experienced clinician will find Janice’s practice grounded in practical strategies and personalized care. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and respects the step each person takes toward understanding and change.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Janice

Janice draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful environment where the client’s experience shapes the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore values, goals, and personal strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are integrated when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering practical skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janice works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Janice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, balance appointments with work or family responsibilities, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals guide each step of the process to help clients move toward clearer coping strategies and improved daily functioning.