- Compassionate listener
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on self-worth
About Janine
Janine Best is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She draws on 13 years of experience to offer steady support during difficult moments. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical next steps that feel achievable.
Clients can expect conversations that are tailored to their needs. Janine adapts the pace and topics to what matters most to each person. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and the everyday skills that make life feel easier.
Janine also works with people facing parenting challenges, career shifts, depression, trauma and abuse, and the stresses that come with aging or immigration. She lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas and can address questions related to those experiences.
Her approach emphasizes listening first, then creating a simple plan together. That plan may include coping strategies, ways to rebuild self-worth, and steps to manage anxiety or grief. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to daily life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Janine frames her role as a supporter through that process. She encourages small, steady changes and tailors sessions to each client’s unique situation.
Therapeutic techniques and how they help online
Janine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One approach is practical skills work that teaches strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, pacing, and organized problem steps that reduce overwhelm. These tools aim to make daily challenges more manageable.Another strand of her work emphasizes grief and loss coping strategies. This involves naming feelings, creating manageable routines, and finding ways to remember and process loss without becoming stuck. These steps can help people regain energy for everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janine will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and may change as needs evolve.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoid travel time to an office. It can also offer flexibility for people juggling work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janine typically address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career issues, and depression. Adoption and foster care are also listed as a focus area.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is respectful and practical, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring conversations to each person's needs. She focuses on small, achievable steps rather than abstract theories.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Janine has 13 years of professional work experience helping people with motivation, confidence, grief, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Tennessee and practicing there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.