Janet Ferrell

Janet Ferrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 37 years of experience in mental health. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported people facing addiction, domestic violence, and a range of mental health concerns. Janet has a background treating adolescents and adults but does not work with small children.

Janet often uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her sessions. She also incorporates mindfulness and guided imagery when helpful. Her approach is practical and individualized, with an emphasis on matching techniques to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

In sessions she aims to build a calm space where people feel able to talk about difficult experiences. She focuses on concrete skills and coping strategies for issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and relationship conflicts. Janet also addresses concerns like grief, parenting stress, bipolar mood challenges, and substance use.

Her experience includes work with people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body-image concerns, and personality-related challenges. Janet frames progress as a step-by-step process and emphasizes practical changes that help daily life.

To begin, she invites people to take the first step toward change and to discuss goals together. Janet presents therapy as a collaborative journey where the client's priorities guide the work ahead.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns with empathy and respect. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard while deciding what to work on together.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by practicing new routines and thought patterns between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful for managing strong emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Janet will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so the treatment matches real needs.

If you prefer online care, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time away from work or caregiving. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can find an option that fits your routine.