Therapist profile
Janel Adams, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW - Codependency and trauma concerns
Continue with JanelWhere Janel stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Kentucky / 260177
- NPI
- 1356133581
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
About
- Codependency support
- Trauma processing
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Janel
Janel Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who feel overwhelmed, drained by people-pleasing, or stuck in patterns that leave them feeling unworthy or unseen. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship and family issues among others.
In sessions she focuses on uncovering how protective habits formed and what they cost now. She helps people notice patterns like codependency, perfectionism, or chronic people-pleasing. Conversations aim to name those patterns and to try small changes that feel manageable.
Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness work, and motivational interviewing. That means sessions can include noticing thoughts and behavior, learning new ways to respond, practicing mindfulness exercises, and processing past painful events when appropriate.
People can expect straightforward, practical work about how patterns show up day to day. Janel talks through specific moments people struggle with - for example setting boundaries, handling guilt, or responding to another person’s crisis - and helps plan steps to try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and Janel works from Kentucky. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and choosing small, values-based actions. It can help when people get stuck trying to control thoughts or avoid feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves processing painful memories to reduce their emotional hold when that work is appropriate.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels doable. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping work focused on specific problems between meetings. The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to attend appointments, try brief check-ins when needed, and practice skills in everyday routines without rearranging long commutes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, codependency, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Her work is practical and conversational. She helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and practice skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LCSW working with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.