- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Longstanding experience
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky licensed psychologist with 28 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or life changes. She also supports those working through issues like codependency, addiction concerns, sexual identity questions, and relationship or intimacy struggles.
Her style is straightforward and warm. She builds a trusting therapeutic relationship and uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside a client-centered approach. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Before entering private practice she trained at The Ohio State University and has spent decades teaching psychology at the college level. Her academic work includes research on sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and links between faith and mental health. She has published articles and a book and presents her work at national conferences.
In sessions she combines evidence-informed techniques with attentive listening. People can expect to talk through immediate concerns, practice skills between meetings, and review what is or isn’t working. The goal is to help people feel more comfortable with themselves and build stronger relationships.
Dr. Dean aims to help clients find greater peace and purpose. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and is willing to walk alongside people through difficult transitions and recovery from addictive or compulsive patterns.
How these approaches guide online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person's experience and priorities. It focuses on building an accepting relationship and following the client's lead to explore what matters most. This approach can help with feelings of emptiness, identity questions, and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood. It teaches skills for managing anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns by practicing new behaviors and challenging unhelpful thoughts. CBT often involves simple exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Dean will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that fit those needs. Decisions about technique and pace are made together so care matches what the client wants to accomplish.
Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule around work or caregiver duties, and allow check-ins from different locations. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
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Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Dean commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, codependency, sexual identity concerns, ADHD, and related mood or life-change problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She focuses on listening first and then introducing practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Dr. Dean has 28 years of counseling experience and trained at The Ohio State University. She also teaches psychology and conducts research on sexual identity, faith, and counselor self-care.
Where is Dr. Dean licensed and based?
She is licensed as a Kentucky psychologist, credential KY Psychologist 129393, and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with Dr. Dean?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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