Jeannie Fetting

My communication style

Initially, you will do a lot of talking, and I will listen, asking questions to make sure I understand how you see your life now and what you hope for the future. I can be very direct and like to think that I can clearly identify what is possible for the short term and what may require a longer timeline. I love to use humor when appropriate!

My journey to mental healthcare

As noted above, I come from a fairly functional, dysfunctional family. My mother was a therapist, and both sisters are social workers, and my brother is a psychiatrist. I value learning and adapting over life to become your best self. I have lived with depression and anxiety and have learned over the years how to manage my own health.

My goals for you

I have worked with hundreds of clients who have very different approaches to treatment goals. Obviously, I will ask what you want to accomplish. I will ask, "How will you know when you have achieved your goals? What will it look like and feel like? What will your friends and family see? We will start with behavioral changes you can manage.

Our first session

In the first session, I want to ask you what brings you to therapy now. Has something happened recently that prompted you to reach out? I'll ask who you go to now for support and encouragement. I'll also ask you to give me a rundown of 24 hours of your life on a workday/weekend day. Specificity helps me understand your life.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Non-denominational