Work with Janet Mutahangarwa (MSW, LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

She’s amazing - hence reason for returning!

Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Janet for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I have used her for 4 years wit 6 months breaks
I return because she’s great

Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Janet for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

She’s amazing

Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Genuine, straightforward, and full of thought-provoking humor, at the end of a joyful conversation with Janet, I always found myself full of insight and vibrancy.

Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

This is the third time I come back to Janet, she has been super helpful and supportive in two former challenging episodes of my life. I love her approach, which is a mix of expertise, no nonsense and unconditional support and respect. The tools and insights she gave me, have been dear companions in hard times.

Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

She’s very good and I feel calmer after our sessions.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

She's been great. Listens and helps with various tools and also makes it clear what is needed from you for an improvement.

Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

I have been working with Janet for two years now, she is truly a professional, yet compassionate and friendly counselor.
During our sessions she provided helpful insights and useful advice on how to manage anxiety and difficult relationships. I have become the most confident person I've ever been and highly recommend Janet if you have the opportunity to work with her!

Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Janet is an awesome therapist! Her background in social work really set the stage for her to understand and help people work through myriad difficulties in their lives.

Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing

Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Such a wonderful therapist. We talk through a lot of different things and she offers really great advice and solutions. She catches me doing any bad habits and we work through the problem together. We also share a few laughs which really helps to make me feel comfortable and at ease. 100% recommend her.

Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Very pleasant and kind. Good listener

Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

I really like talking to Janet, she understands my needs and gives me many solutions to my problem. I feel listened and I can count on her

Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Janet has made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. I feel that she hears and understands me. She remembers the things i tell her and keeps me on track when i am not being consistent! She is my second therapist on Better Help and I truly believe she is the right fit for me!

Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I developed a great relationship with Janet and I looked forward to our weekly chats. Some days I had a situation to work through and other times, I just had to talk. Thank you!

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Really understandable person

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Great therapist. I appreciate that I can meet with her weekly and also contact her via messages. I like that she takes notes, understands my issues, and follows up.

Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Janet helped me tremendously to improve in different areas
Very thoughtful but also has a hands on approach
Highly recommend

Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Great

Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management

A very nice and easy person to talk to. She helped me feel validated, confident, and satisfied. Really helped me with setting goals and keeping on them.

Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Janet is an excellent listener and offers a lot of helpful and practical strategies to manage my anxiety. I have really appreciated all of the worksheets she has sent me. I don't know if my primary issues are honestly getting better and I don't know if that is a function of me not applying the tools as frequently as I should or if we are not quite hitting the nail on the head. But I am confident if we keep working together we will work through it.

Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Janet has been a great emotional support for me. I look forward to seeing her every week to bring clarity and help me sort through my experiences more objectively. I have appreciated having her guidance very much over the last year!

Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Janet has been extremely helpful and understanding. Me and also my surrounding have been noticing personal change and growth since starting therapy.

Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Friendly but still professional. It feels like she understands that things can be difficult but is very serious about me being the one that has to change.

Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd

Only 2 meetings so far, but she seems very knowledgeable. She listens well and seems approachable. She provides information as needed as well as giving different suggestions to achieve the desired goal.

Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Janet is very good at listening and offering thoughtful prompts to help me continue working through my issues independently. It feels like I am having a fluid conversation with a trusted advisor.

Written on Oct 12, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

She is a very good listener and helps you to get to the root of problems. Highly recommended!

Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Janet is great to work with and really gives her all to help.

Written on Sep 26, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

My counsellor is incredible. She is great at listening and gathering information before giving advice or figuring out next steps. She is amazing! Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Janet is a great listener and very helpful with what I'm going through. I'm happy to have been matched with her!

Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

I was very sceptical of starting councelling as I didn't think it would have been for me but Janet makes me feel extremely comfortable and answers everything with many options to help l. Extremely reccomend

Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Janet listens and supports. I'm so grateful to have her expertise in my life

Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes

Janet has been an insightful and responsive guide as I try to navigate through anger and anxiety issues. She has also been extremely patient with my flaky participation, boosting me with the right dose of reality check when needed. Being an Indian, I appreciate her understanding of cultural differences in dealing with familial conflicts, as also her non-judgmental attitude. She offers direct, effective ways to tackle a issue - no beating around the bush, she is very clear and that helped me greatly to develop clarity myself.
I strongly recommend Janet.

Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

I started therapy for one thing and out of necessity it became about something else entirely. Janet was there at each phase with kindness, patience and a plan. Her use of CBT and mindfulness gave me concrete tools to employ every day and find strength and self-compassion. I am grateful for her authenticity, her honesty, even when it’s hard to hear, and her acceptance.

Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Janet is approachable and kind. She provides you with many different resources and tools to help you.

Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management

She’s been great

Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Janet has been a fantastic help. She's very understanding but still straightforward. She's very clear about the steps I needed to take, and I can see the growth through my situation. I'd recommend her without reservation.

Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Janet's calm and steady demeanor have been so helpful during a very challenging time in my life. She has great insights and a depth to her that is invaluable. I'm so grateful to have her as my counselor.

Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I would like to thank Janet for her help and support during my recent separation. She’s is great, concise and easy to talk to!

Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I have never spoken to a therapist who better (or quicker) understood me or my situation. I'm a huge fan of people who do their jobs well. Janet is excellent at what she does.

Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Janet is great! It really feels like I'm talking to a friend. She knows how to actively listen and keep up very well with complicated matters.

Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Listens without judgment to help you reach the objective you’ve set forth in your journey. Provides helpful steps and materials to make the needed adjustments to improve your situation and bring you closer to your goal.

Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Janet has given me practical advice in a way that makes sense. I would recommend Janet to anyone.

Written on Sep 10, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

She is very patient with me, and respects my decisions! Very good

Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 8 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I have found Janet to be respectful, enabling and very good at responding to my needs. I have felt listened to and comfortable chatting to her. I font always find it easy to talk about difficult issues, but she has been great at offering options that help me do this. I feel very comfortable talking to her.

Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and bipolar disorder

It's early days, only a couple of sessions in, but Janet is already providing practical advice, and starting to get to the route of some of my problems. I feel this will help me to improve and get better

Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching

She is the best. Very respectful, understanding, and knowledgeable. She has helped me immensely and her methods are great. She is truly an expert and a very nice person to talk to. Thank you Janet for all your help!

Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Thanks for helping me. You were straight forward and helpful. Thanks.

Written on Jun 28, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I really liked my first session with Janet. She listened to me and gave already a great advice how to improve certain things in my life. Can't wait to speak to her again.

Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I've only had a couple of sessions but Janet is really helpful. She's given me some useful techniques and is a great listener.

Written on Jun 07, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Janet is very understanding and caring but honest at the same time. She has given me a lot of sound advice that I’m sure will be valuable in my future. It’s too bad there’s not more people in this world like her!

Written on May 15, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Janet is kind, listens and prompts conversations to help direct me in to bettering myself. I have felt comfortable to open up about my concerns and she provides me with resources to guide me through this process.

Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts

Excellent counsellor, great listener. She's very understanding and thoughtful with her approach, but also isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

As this was my first time trying online therapy, I was very pleased to have Janet as my counselor. I found it very easy and comfortable talking to her, and she paid very close attention and helped me get to the root of my problems. Janet listens very well and gives you a lot of room and space to talk, and is always on hand to provide explanations that you may have not been aware of at all. I would highly recommend Janet.

Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Janet is very attentive and helpful.

Written on Apr 01, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Janet is a lovely human being. She is a voice of reason, she's dependable and caring. She makes me feel heard. I highly recommend her.

Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Janet Mutahangarwa is a beautiful African American woman inside and out. She's extremely smart, sweet and very patient! :)

Written on Feb 24, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and career difficulties

Janet is very open-minded and remembers all the details you tell her. She’s very neutral with her advice as well, not swinging you in any particular direction but gently guides you to finding it on your own.

Written on Feb 12, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

We don't know each other just yet but she's been patient and respectful of my demands . And that's what I need.

Written on Jan 07, 2020 after therapy with Janet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

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