Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter, LMHC
Experienced Washington LMHC focused on practical skills
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jeanette
Jeanette "Jan" Kaschmitter is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience. She practices in Washington and focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and the ups and downs of life. Jan aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for people feeling overwhelmed.
Jan draws on several approaches to fit each person's needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening space where people feel heard.
Background and approach
She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anger and anxiety. She also brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices for handling intense emotions and improving coping skills. Her background includes work in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric settings, and a tribal clinic.
Jan spent many years in integrated mental health and substance use programs, and she has experience providing individual, couples, and group counseling for adults. She also has focused training in grief, trauma and sexual abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Sessions aim to be practical.
People can expect concrete skills, clearer options, and steps to try between meetings. Jan uses motivational interviewing techniques when people want help finding motivation for change. Her experience spans common issues such as depression, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, addiction concerns, bipolar disorder, caregiver strain, and midlife questions.
Jan believes people can heal and reach a healthier balance, and she aims to walk alongside them through that work.
What Jeanette works with
Everything Jeanette lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jeanette's practice.
- 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.
Approaches and online options for managing strong emotions
Jeanette uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where people can talk through what matters most to them. That approach focuses on empathy and understanding so clients can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice new ways of responding, which can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and depression and for changing habits that get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing as needed. This is a collaborative process where the client helps guide which tools to focus on.
Online therapy offers flexibility across formats. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when that helps build connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short updates or coping reminders into a busy day. These options make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions and to get consistent support without rearranging large parts of daily life.
Questions people ask about Jeanette
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction-related issues, and career or life purpose questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She listens first, then offers skills from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address emotions and behavior.
What experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, a tribal clinic, and integrated mental health and substance programs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.