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My name is Janice Huston and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I have been practicing for the past 9 years and specialize in working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues such as codependency as well as are interested in self-discovery.
My approach
My theoretical orientation is grounded in attachment theory, family systems theory as well as psychodynamic theory. In my work, one's attachment style, role they played in their family and experiences in childhood inform present-day mental health symptoms. I was recently trained in EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) that I utilize as a tool in therapy to help my clients process their traumatic experiences to decrease the emotional charge associated with them and ultimately decrease mental health symptoms in general. I am innately Person-Centered and at the core of my practice is prioritizing trust in the relationship before digging into the healing work.
My focus
I work with adults who experience various types of anxiety, depression, relationship issues such as codependency, are looking to better understand themselves, going through life transitions, unhappy in their career or with their life choices leaving them feeling stuck. Spirituality and spiritual exploration is also a focus of mine, but only if the client wants that added to the therapy experience.
My communication style
I am friendly and match your energy. I normalize humanness and tend to create an environment that disarms and allows people to be themselves. I am a question-asker and also empathetic, so between the two, there is a balance of self-exploration and feeling/somatic experiencing. I also love to find creative solutions to problems in terms of your mental health.
My journey to mental healthcare
I began my journey to become a therapist in my early 30s after I realized that no matter where I worked I enjoyed most helping people when they were struggling emotionally, or needed someone to talk to. I have always been a natural listener and curious about people. It has been a natural fit for me as a career over the years and is very fulfilling to be able to hold space for people, normalize being human, and provide my clients with the psychological support needed. I love connecting with people and then being able to offer information to alleviate stress or guide them in listening to themselves is just icing on the cake.
My goals for you
If a client is interested in goal setting, goals are discussed frequently in the sessions in order to find creative ways to meet these goals. My approach is to make small attainable goals and individualize to the client depending on their needs.
My first session with you
The first session is a heavy question-asking session to gather essential information for goal setting, diagnosis, and relationship building. Information such as the reason you're seeking therapy, reviewing mental health symptoms you're wanting help with, family life, social life, education, legal concerns, substance use, past trauma, coping skills (or leisure activities) are all areas that are discussed in the initial session. We will also establish a good time to meet and what future sessions will look like.
