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Buzybee and Beau

I went to Janice because I was having some issues dealing with stress. Janice was ok at first but always too overtly interested in getting paid. She would bring me back to her little room 5-10 minutes late every time and then take 5-10 more minutes to pull out her always glitchy card reader. Then she would cut our meeting out by ?:45 every single time. Of course, by that point, I was like "what! I just got settled." I didnt like the way the always was rude about getting paid and abruptly cutting off the session. When I asked her about why we werent taking the hour even though it was what I paid for, she told me that she would have to report to my insurance that I was insane in order to justify them covering the session. What???? My appointment was scheduled for an hour. Was she pocketing the money from the extra fifteen as time for "documentation?" Also, if this is the case, why was I paying for her to be late bringing me back and to run my bill. This should be done at the end after the 45 minute period. This is not an unrealistic request. After a while, I just became so reluctant to attend each session due to her dreaded disrespectfulness and abruptness, that I literally dreaded the next week. I was a dumby and did not realize I could just quit! This was not all. She became so unprofessional as she became more comfortable with me that she literally confided in me that she was tired of psychology. Ummm...What the hell am I paying you for then? She also is a fan of REM therapy and tried this with me, but when I took "too long" to remedy my stressor she said, "normally it happens within a few seconds" with a nasty tone. Again, this was highly unprofessional. Therapists are supposed to gain trust, not judge and say whatever they feel like. Furthermore, she would tell me I was "selfish" and that my feeling were wrong whenever I spoke about my stressors at that time. I would immediately start crying every time and she would press on and berate me with whole lengthy conversations about why I was wrong. Janice, did you attend a psychology masters program? You are doing everything wrong. Dont invalidate your clients feelings, dont charge their card during their paid appointment time, dont kick them out the door by stating they have to be reported as insane to justify the 2 minutes it would take to politely end the conversation, dont use selfish repeatedly as soon as you disprove of your clients behaviors and then dictate the conversation for the whole 25 minutes (only allowing me to speak a couple of sentences my whole appointment), do not express a general hatred dissatisfaction for your CHOSEN therapist career to your client who is PAYING YOU to care about them and help them, and do not tell your client that they are performing below par because they take longer to respond to your ill performed therapy techniques. Overall, 0/10. Janice, you need a personality revival. Go to therapy! Your treatment is obviously not working, and your behavior is the evidence.

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Debi Ensell

I have known Janice for many years, and she is a very professional and dedicated psychologist, committed to the successful treatment/outcome of her clients. I have never heard her utter anything about being dissatisfied with psychology, much less say that to a client! Obviously, as with the previous review, some clients have unrealistic expectations of therapy, and the process itself. Janice is extremely punctual with her clients, in fact you can set your watch by her! A typical appointment is 45 minutes, not an hour. Not because she refuses to do so, but she cannot do so, without extenuating circumstances! Its painfully clear that the individual who dislikes judgemental people, is herself, extremely so!! One can never please some people. I would have no problem recommending Janice to any of my friends, family and clients, and have done so many times!

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Tina Marie Rees

I have known Janice for 9 years, and she and I have collaborated with her multiple times to treat families and couples that entire time. I find Janice to be a thorough, capable, empathetic counselor who is committed to helping you find the change you seek in your life. She is ethical and deeply committed to her clients. Counseling is always challenging, but with skilled, caring support the path to change can be truly enjoyable and exciting. I highly recommend Janice!

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Nancy Pier

I have known Janice for 5 years. I have always experienced her to be a lovely person of the finest character and integrity. Many times I have watched her either facilitate or participate in discussion groups. She is both intelligent and wise. She is conscientious in bringing out the best in people, honoring their opinions and acknowledging the heart of each person.

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