About Janet
Janet Rodriguez brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. Janet centers sessions on clear communication and building self-esteem so clients can make steady progress toward their goals.
With 30 years of experience, she guides people through relationship difficulties and the emotions that follow separation or divorce. She also supports those struggling with social anxiety, isolation, and loneliness, helping them rebuild connections in ways that feel authentic.
Background and approach
Janet emphasizes respect for each person’s values, faith, and identity while offering straightforward strategies. Sessions focus on learning communication skills, strengthening self-love, and clarifying life purpose. Work is practical and paced to what each person can manage.
She is licensed as an IL LCPC and combines that background with cultural responsiveness in her work. Janet speaks English and Spanish, which helps when language and cultural context matter in therapy. People who choose Janet can expect a warm, collaborative environment where goals are defined together.
She aims to make the process of change understandable and doable, one step at a time.
How evidence-based approaches work in online care
Janet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for anxiety and depression. Another is skill-based communication work that teaches clear, direct ways to express needs and manage conflict so relationships feel more manageable.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Janet will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quicker follow-ups between appointments. It can also make some check-ins simpler when a shorter phone or video session meets immediate needs. Ask about available options when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and goals.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English, Spanish