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Jana Wilson

Jana Wilson

LPCC

Therapist · Kentucky · 3+ years of experience

Quick, practical counseling to manage strong emotions

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  • Client-centered care
  • Coping skills focus
  • Emotion regulation tools

About Jana

Jana Wilson is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky who focuses on practical, down-to-earth counseling. She draws on several psychotherapy approaches to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Jana keeps sessions straightforward and respectful so people can start working on real problems quickly.

She uses client-centered methods to make conversations feel collaborative and supportive. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness are also part of her toolbox for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Jana’s background includes a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Murray State University, Kentucky. Her listed experience in the supplied profile notes work with a wide range of concerns such as depression, ADHD, and trauma. The biography also describes work addressing grief, parenting struggles, career challenges, and substance issues.

Sessions aim to be warm and interactive. Jana adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs, focusing on small, usable steps. The emphasis is on practical change rather than labels or jargon.

People who want to try therapy are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. If someone is ready to make a change, Jana offers collaborative support to help them move forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How Jana’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy is about shaping sessions around the person in front of the therapist. It focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tries small behavioral changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for anger and strong emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jana will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and preferences. That means trying different tools, checking what works, and adjusting the plan as needed so progress is practical and realistic.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the supplied profile does not list session formats explicitly, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to attend regularly, use shorter check-ins when needed, and practice skills between sessions so therapy fits into everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Kentucky
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LPCC
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LPCC · No. 272387
NPI
1972926673

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jana help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related areas listed in the profile.

What is Jana’s general therapy style?

The approach is warm and interactive with an emphasis on collaboration. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and dialectical skills to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

The supplied profile lists three years of experience as an LPCC in Kentucky and describes prior clinical training and work addressing a broad range of adult concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC - licensed in Kentucky according to the provided details.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

The profile indicates international clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, according to the provided information.

How do I begin working with Jana?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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