Janis E. Yates , LPC

Janis E. Yates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with six years of professional experience. She has supported people working through substance addictions, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-confidence challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Drawing on a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, she views each person as the expert of their own story and helps them access their existing resources to move forward.

Her work addresses a broad range of life issues, including stress, anxiety, family and grief concerns, career transitions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues. Janis values the courage it takes to seek change and aims to empower clients as they take initial steps toward greater fulfillment and self-acceptance.

Through collaborative work she supports clients in building insight, practical skills, and resilience so they can navigate challenges and pursue meaningful goals. Her approach centers on encouragement, respect, and helping clients cultivate lasting personal growth.

Approaches that guide online therapeutic work

Janis E. Yates uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people clarify values, build self-awareness, and find their own solutions when facing relationship or identity concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and self-esteem challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice, aimed at increasing a person's readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening intrinsic motivation. This approach can be especially helpful for those coping with addictions or wanting to make life-direction changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what will best meet their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they may blend methods to match changing priorities.

Online therapy with Janis is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and make consistent care more accessible for clients seeking support from different locations.