About Janice
Dr. Janice Hodge brings 30 years of clinical experience to people seeking help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and supports clients who are ready to make a committed effort toward change. Her practice focuses on helping individuals navigate life transitions, reduce symptoms of panic and social anxiety, and address communication problems, workplace stress, and women's issues.
With a practical, evidence-informed orientation, she guides clients through challenges such as divorce and separation, feelings of guilt or shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose and self-love. Dr.
Hodge holds an LCPC credential in Illinois, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process in which beginning treatment is an important act of courage. Her work aims to foster better coping skills, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of direction for those she sees in Illinois.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Hodge uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. One commonly used approach focuses on learning skills to reduce panic attacks and social anxiety by practicing relaxation, breathing, and gradual exposure to feared situations to build confidence and lessen avoidance. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and emotional regulation through structured exercises that teach clearer expression, active listening, and problem-solving to repair relationships and reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can involve trying different strategies and adjusting the plan over time so treatment stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from home. These formats support ongoing work on coping skills, communication, and emotional growth while offering flexibility in how and when clients connect with a licensed professional.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English