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Dr. Janet Dean

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Dr. Janet Dean, KY Psychologist 129393

Kentucky

Dr. Janet Dean, Psychologist - Anger and Mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsKY Psychologist 129393
  • LicensePsychologist, Kentucky / 129393
  • NPI1811181480
  • Experience28 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationKentucky

About

  • CBT
  • Client-centered
  • Work on anger

About Janet

Dr. Janet Dean is a Kentucky psychologist (KY Psychologist 129393) with 28 years of clinical and teaching experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual identity concerns, addictions, and anger. She also addresses relationship and career strains and mood-related challenges.

Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered way of relating. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and honest discussion. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what is not.

Dr. Dean also teaches psychology at the college level and trains graduate students who plan to become counselors. Her academic work examines sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and how faith interacts with mental health. She has published articles and a book and presents her research nationally.

In clinical work she tends to help people with depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexual identity questions, and sexual addiction concerns. She offers concrete strategies for coping, managing emotions, and repairing relationships when appropriate. Expect a mix of skill-building and reflective discussion.

Her approach is practical and grounded in evidence-informed methods. She helps people learn new thinking patterns and behavior strategies to reduce distress. People who want direct feedback and tools to manage anger and other strong feelings will find a clear, structured focus in sessions.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. It emphasizes an accepting, respectful stance and helps people clarify values, identity, and relationship goals. This approach supports work on issues like sexual identity, relationship strain, and emotional regulation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger reactions. CBT is useful when someone wants clear steps to manage strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often mix skills training with reflective conversation so people leave with both understanding and tools.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and home schedules. They can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and let people see a therapist from different locations in Kentucky. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to learn which formats she offers and how they can fit into your day.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

28+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual identity concerns, addictions, anger, and related mood or relationship issues.

How does she approach therapy?

Her work combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques focused on skills and clear goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 28 years of experience in counseling, psychotherapy, teaching, and research.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Kentucky psychologist listed as KY Psychologist 129393 and practices in Kentucky.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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