- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Jeanette
Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience in Washington. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties. Jan aims to help people find steady ground during hard transitions and overwhelming emotions.
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, try new strategies, and stay motivated.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused so progress is clear. Jan has worked in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric settings, and a tribal clinic. She spent many years in programs that combined mental health and substance use care, and she has specialized training in grief, loss, trauma, sexual abuse, and co-occurring disorders.
Her background gives her familiarity with complex cases and layered concerns. In the room she listens first, then helps identify small, practical steps people can test between sessions. That might include short behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, or communication strategies for difficult conversations.
She emphasizes collaboration and adjusts approaches to each person's needs. People who want help managing caregiver stress, blended family challenges, midlife transitions, or struggles with guilt and shame often find her practical guidance useful. Jan works with adults and frames progress as steady, measurable change rather than quick fixes.
What Jeanette works with
Everything Jeanette lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jeanette helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jeanette lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them clarify goals and choices. This approach is useful for parents who need an empathetic space to talk through everyday stresses and decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions include simple exercises and homework to try new behaviors and notice what changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and managing mood shifts.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be helpful when emotions feel intense or when relationships are strained. Those skills are taught in short practices that adapt well to online formats.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting over time so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity during life transitions.
Questions people ask about Jeanette
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
She helps with parenting issues and common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. Jan combines conversation with tested techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and solve immediate problems.
How much experience does she bring?
Jan has 25 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, a tribal clinic, and integrated mental health and substance use programs.
What are Jeanette's credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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