Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How J works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About J
Dr. J (JoLene) Klumpp is a licensed professional counselor who helps people work through anger, stress, anxiety, and life changes. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments.
Her style is collaborative and direct, with attention to everyday challenges like sleep, eating, work stress, and relationships. She draws from several approaches to match each person's needs, mixing goal-focused strategies with deeper exploration of patterns.
Background and approach
Clients often leave sessions with concrete exercises to practice between meetings. The work can be short term for a specific problem or longer term for more complex issues. Her experience includes supporting people facing depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles.
She has also worked with clients navigating gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, caregiving stress, and multicultural challenges. Anger is one of the areas she addresses directly in sessions. Dr.
J values a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak honestly and plan sensible next steps. She encourages clients to try practical tools and then review what does and doesn't help. Progress matters more than perfection, and small changes are treated as real gains.
Clients meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits their life. She practices in Michigan and works in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client's routine.
What J works with
Everything J lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in J's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches J lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort thoughts and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and mood difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining approaches, trying short-term focused work, or doing more in-depth exploration over time.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer to write, need quick check-ins, or want support without scheduling a full video visit. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about J
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship concerns, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining goal-focused exercises with deeper conversation about patterns that maintain problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 20 years of outpatient therapy experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed professional counselor with an MI LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.