Janet Kuykendall
LMHC, LCPC
Grounded, practical counseling for life's hard moments
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- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Calm guidance
About Janet
Janet approaches each person as the expert on their own life. She starts by listening closely to what matters most and then helps people build on the strengths they already have. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She emphasizes practical steps that fit into daily life rather than long lists of techniques.
Her sessions often address relationship and family tensions, parenting strain, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Janet also works with people coping with grief, trauma, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, and career transitions. She pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or adoption affect current relationships and choices.
Janet uses familiar therapeutic approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative practices. In session she helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and notice what helps. Progress is seen as a series of manageable steps rather than instant fixes.
People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist tend to fit well with her pace. She guides conversations so clients can try new strategies and build confidence. To begin, visitors are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida, Idaho
Languages
English
How Janet Uses Talk-Based Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers reflection and support while helping clients name goals and build confidence. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful, collaborative space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Janet helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change low mood. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will discuss options, try what fits, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what the client needs.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can guide skill practice between meetings so progress carries into everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMHC · No. MH11653
- License (Idaho)
- LCPC · No. LCPC-8460
- NPI
- 1760643324
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 concerns does she help with?
Janet helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and relationship or family tensions. She also supports work around grief, parenting, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people try small, practical changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twelve years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida. The LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported for scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on 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.