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Dr. Janet Dean, KY Psychologist 129393
Dr. Janet Dean - Psychologist, family and parenting concerns
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- Kentucky psychologist
- Client-centered approach
- CBT methods
About Janet
Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky psychologist (KY Psychologist 129393) with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and issues around sexual identity and addiction.
She uses a blend of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, paired with space to talk through emotions and relationship patterns. Dr. Dean emphasizes clear, direct conversation rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Her practice often addresses life transitions, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems that follow trauma or abuse. She also supports people dealing with anger, intimacy questions, and career or purpose concerns. She lists work with LGBT issues and sexual addiction among her common areas of focus.
Alongside clinical work, she teaches psychology at the college level and supervises graduate students training to become counselors. Her academic research has examined sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and links between faith and mental health. She has authored articles and a book and presents her research nationally.
In sessions she mixes active listening with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients can expect straightforward discussion of goals and small, testable changes to daily habits and thinking. People who need a professional who combines clinical practice with teaching and research often choose her for that mix of experience and practical focus.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Dean uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns, helping them talk through feelings and clarify what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss which methods suit a person's goals and preferences and adjust the balance of listening and skill-teaching as sessions progress. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions practical and grounded in daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and other obligations. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments during busy weeks. Licensed professionals, including psychologists, often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, sexual identity questions, addictions, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral therapy. That means listening closely while also teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and also works as a college professor supervising trainees.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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