Janel Adams, LCSW - Therapist in Kentucky

About Janel

Janel Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, unworthy, or like they must be everything for everyone. Janel aims to make therapy a place where clients do not need to pretend they are okay.

She listens without judgment and offers practical guidance as people work through painful patterns. Janel draws on several evidence-informed approaches to help people move forward.

Background and approach

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma memories are getting in the way of daily life. Mindfulness practices are mixed in to help with staying present and managing stress.

Her work often addresses low self-worth, people-pleasing, and codependency. She helps clients track how protective patterns started and how they keep showing up now. Conversations focus on small, doable steps rather than overwhelming change all at once.

Janel has five years of clinical experience and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her practice includes support for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and issues related to identity and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and take place remotely via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The approach is collaborative - the client sets goals and Janel helps shape a path to reach them.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still move toward what matters. It uses simple exercises to clarify values and practice small committed actions to change daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills for challenging unhelpful thoughts and building new routines to reduce anxiety and depression.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with disturbing memories to reduce their emotional intensity. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be integrated into online work to address trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janel collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques based on what a client prefers and how they respond over time.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and those balancing caregiving. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove the need for video, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or tracking between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janel help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among other struggles listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Janel combines practical, talk-based work with experiential tools. She aims for clear steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She holds an LCSW credential and has five years of professional experience providing therapy in clinical settings.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Kentucky with the license KY LCSW 260177.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Kentucky
Languages: English

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