- 28 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT skills focus
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a licensed psychologist based in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficult life changes. She also works with those coping with addiction, identity concerns, relationship stress, and the emotional fallout from trauma. She brings 28 years of experience to sessions and aims to make conversations straightforward and relatable.
Her style centers on building a supportive relationship first. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests practical ways to change them.
Dr. Dean balances hands-on therapy with an academic role as a college professor. Her work includes research on sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and how faith and mental health connect. That research informs how she thinks about issues such as sexual identity, faith struggles, and recovery from sexual addiction.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and skills you can use between meetings. She helps people build stronger relationships, manage mood and stress, and find a sense of purpose. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is one of the areas she lists among her focuses.
Her approach is practical and respectful. Many people appreciate having a therapist who combines long clinical experience with ongoing teaching and research. She aims to help people move toward greater peace and clearer direction in life.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's experience. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings about identity, grief, or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and actions that keep problems in place and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, skill-building with CBT, or a mix of both.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote therapy helps fit appointments into busy days, reduces travel time, and lets them follow up on skills between sessions. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when needed or options that require less bandwidth. Discussing these practical needs during the initial matching step helps match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Dean address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, sexual identity questions, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship and practical skills. Sessions combine listening with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy and also teaches psychology at the college level.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with Dr. Dean?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.