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Dr. Janet Dean, KY Psychologist 129393
Kentucky
Kentucky psychologist - mood and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered methods
- Depression and anxiety
- Sexual identity and addiction
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky psychologist with 28 years of experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual identity concerns, addictions, and problems in relationships and intimacy.
Her work focuses on noticing thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered way of relating. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. She helps people break down worries into manageable steps and try new responses.
Dr. Dean also teaches psychology at the college level and supervises graduate students. That background means she is used to explaining ideas clearly and showing practical exercises people can use between sessions. She has published research on sexual identity, faith, and counselor self-care.
Typical concerns she sees include mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems with control or commitment. She also addresses issues like isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose, and midlife transitions.
In sessions she combines thought-focused techniques with a listening style that keeps the person's own goals central. People work on specific skills, behavioral experiments, and clearer problem descriptions. Follow-up tasks are often used to track progress between meetings.
Dr. Dean practices in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and details through the booking process.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Dr. Dean uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into clear parts - thoughts, feelings, and actions - and gives concrete exercises to try between meetings. This method often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related problems.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what a person values and wants. This approach supports clearer goal-setting and helps people describe what matters most to them in treatment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Dean will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She reviews progress and adjusts techniques if something isn't helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need for high-bandwidth connections. Discussing practical preferences up front helps shape session length, homework tasks, and how tools from CBT and client-centered work are used between meetings.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sexual identity concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small behavior changes, and test new ways of responding to problems.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a psychologist with 28 years of experience and also teaches psychology at the college level.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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