Therapist profile
Dr. Janet Dean, KY Psychologist 129393
Kentucky
KY psychologist - Anxiety and codependency
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- Credentials
- KY Psychologist 129393
- License
- Psychologist, Kentucky / 129393
- NPI
- 1811181480
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Academic and clinical experience
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky licensed psychologist (KY Psychologist 129393) with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, sexual identity concerns, addictions, and codependency. She sees people who are wrestling with life changes, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck and unsure what to do next.
Her style favors clear, practical conversation. She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small, testable changes in thinking and behavior. She uses straightforward questions and feedback rather than long lectures.
Dr. Dean also brings an academic perspective. She teaches psychology at the college level and supervises graduate students training to be counselors. Her research looks at sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and links between faith and mental health, and she has published articles and a book on those topics.
In sessions she helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and change patterns that keep them stuck. She talks through coping strategies for anxiety and depression, guides work on addictive behaviors, and supports people dealing with guilt, shame, or caregiver stress. Practical tools and real-life practice are common parts of the work.
Her approach aims to help people become more comfortable with who they are and to build relationships that fit their values. People who prefer direct, experienced guidance and a mix of talking and skill-building tend to do well with her.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts the client's goals and experiences at the center. In this approach the therapist listens closely, reflects back what matters, and helps the client name and prioritize concerns. It is useful for relationship worries, identity questions, and when someone needs clearer direction in life.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, codependency patterns, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and problems. That decision can change over time as progress is tracked and challenges shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. Some formats may work better for quieter conversations, while others can suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Ask about available online formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine and comfort.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sexual identity concerns, caregiver stress, and codependency among other difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on practical changes in thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy and also works as a college professor training future counselors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered as KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.