Janise McNally, Ed.S., LPC, PMH-C
Therapy & Well-being
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility journeys and parent and educator stress and burnout
Customize well-being presentations and workshops for educators and parents
Life can feel overwhelming at times ~ you don't have to walk alone.
Together we'll find steadier ground, one step at a time.
experience meets human connection
Hi, I’m Janise
For more than 30 years, I've dedicated my career to helping people find their way through life's challenges.
My qualifications include:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C)
- Evergreen Certified EMDR Clinician
- Licensed School Psychologist
- Nationally recognized wellness professional, speaker and co-author
My Specialties
Welcome,
You Are in the Right Place If You Are...
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, relationship strain, or the demands of everyday life
Pregnant and navigating emotional ups and downs, a shifting identity, boundary setting, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
Walking a fertility journey while managing hope and uncertainty
A parent experiencing multiple demands on your time and energy, birth trauma, postpartum anxiety or depression or other challenges
An educator or helping professional feeling worn down by stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, or secondary trauma
Whatever led you here today, I’m glad you’re here.
WHAT THERAPY IS LIKE WITH ME
Life can feel like a path with unexpected twists and obstacles, often uncertain and overwhelming.
The Ancient Greek root of path—pathos—means 'to feel' and 'to suffer,' which reflects something deeply human: our journeys inherently include strong emotions and struggle. While we can't avoid life's difficulties, we can learn to move through them with greater resilience.
One experience that shapes how I think about therapy is climbing via ferratas ("iron paths"). A via ferrata provides secure handholds and a safety line, making it possible to navigate terrain that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Crossing the pictured bridge reminded me that what allows us to keep moving isn't the absence of fear, but the presence of support and movement toward something meaningful ahead.
Therapy isn't about eliminating life's difficulties or telling you which path to take. It's about creating a space where you feel safe enough to face what's difficult, better understand yourself and develop practical tools to move forward with greater skills and clarity. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, a life transition, or simply feeling stuck, you don't have to find your way through it alone. My role is to walk alongside you as you discover what feels right for your life.
When I think of my work and my life, I am often reminded of a quote from Ram Dass:
" We are all just walking each other home"
To me, speaks to the quiet power of being met on our journey. This is my offer to you.
Warmly,
"The best way out is always through"
Robert Frost