- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Sexual identity and faith
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky psychologist with 28 years of experience. She holds the credential KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, anger, relationship and sexual identity questions, and other life changes.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and problem solving. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered way of working. Sessions look at thought patterns, behaviors, and day-to-day choices that keep problems going. She also addresses addictions, ADHD-related concerns, and mood disorder symptoms when relevant.
Dean also combines clinical work with academic teaching. She teaches undergraduate psychology and supervises graduate students who are training to become counselors. Her research has focused on sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and connections between faith and mental health, with publications and national presentations on those topics.
In sessions she helps people name what angers them and find practical steps to respond differently. Conversations may include skills for managing frustration at work, reducing resentment, and handling conflicts in close relationships. She works with issues such as caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Her style is straightforward and focused on usable skills. People can expect to talk about their goals, try out behavioral changes between sessions, and measure progress over time. To start, clients select the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. The therapist follows the person's concerns and reflects what they say, helping them clarify goals and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to feel understood and sort through complex feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT uses short exercises and practice assignments to break unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anger, anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will help decide whether a more CBT-based plan or a client-centered route makes sense. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes continuing care possible when people move or have work constraints. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and homework to fit everyday life rather than promise particular outcomes.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with issues like losing temper with loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone else's anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using conversation and skills work to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 28 years of clinical experience and also teaches psychology at the college level while leading research on sexual identity and faith.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.