Therapist profile
Janie Amanda Herndon, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Anger and Stress support
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 4226C
- NPI1538027495
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Anger management skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
About Janie
Janie Amanda Herndon is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 15 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Her practice also includes grief work and support for compassion fatigue.
Herndon uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that make anger and frustration worse. She works with clients to notice triggers and to practice calmer responses in day-to-day moments. Sessions focus on skills that can be used at home and at work, such as breathing, pacing reactions, and clearer communication.
She also addresses surrounding problems that feed into anger, like relationship conflict, control issues, and isolation. When grief, fertility challenges, end-of-life care, or separation are part of the picture, she helps people sort priorities and coping steps. Her background includes supporting veterans and older adults with aging or geriatric concerns.
Herndon aims to adjust the pace of work based on the person in front of her. That may mean shorter skill-building visits, deeper conversations about attachment or codependency, or practical planning around family and blended-family stress. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide this work.
People who choose her can expect respectful, direct discussion focused on usable strategies. To begin she asks a few practical questions and then sets a first session agenda together. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Her biography notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building. One common technique teaches simple behavior and breathing strategies to reduce immediate reactivity; these help with sudden anger, workplace frustration, and heated conversations. Another useful approach looks at patterns of attachment and communication to change repeated cycles of conflict and resentment, which can help when anger ties to relationship or control issues.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals, and to adjust the plan as work proceeds. Expect a mix of skill practice, discussion of patterns, and planning for real-life moments.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to review skills, role-play tricky conversations, and track progress between visits, all to help integrate new responses into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people struggling with irritability, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment. She also addresses related problems such as control issues and communication difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on skills you can use right away. Sessions emphasize noticing triggers, practicing calmer responses, and clearer communication.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and parenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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