- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jeannette
Jeannette Farmer is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She draws on three years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, and the hard feelings that come with grief and loss. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy feel achievable for a worried parent or caregiver.
Jeannette centers sessions on the person in front of her. She believes each client is the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings, not just talk about problems. Her work addresses self-esteem, motivation, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and the strain that comes with parenting and family roles. She also helps people with transitions such as divorce, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and career-related pressure.
Jeannette pays attention to how attachment, abandonment, guilt, and shame show up in daily life. She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
Client-centered methods create space to be heard. Mindfulness and skills-based strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can help manage intense emotions. Her goal is to make therapy practical and understandable.
New clients complete a short questionnaire to start the matching process and then schedule sessions that fit their life. Jeannette communicates in English and works with adults in North Carolina.
What Jeannette works with
Everything Jeannette lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jeannette helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jeannette lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-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 and online care
Jeannette blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can explore their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills to manage stress and strong emotions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jeannette collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts the focus over time based on what proves most helpful in session and between meetings.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't preferred. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins or brief support between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to continue work when life gets busy.
Questions people ask about Jeannette
What concerns does Jeannette address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. She combines client-centered listening with CBT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
What experience does she bring?
Jeannette has three years of professional work experience supporting people through emotional challenges and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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