Janet Ferrell, LPC | Therapist in Tennessee

37 years experience
Client-centered approach
Mindfulness techniques

About Janet

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

Janet leans on practical therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses mindfulness and guided imagery to help people manage stress and strong emotions. Her approach is down-to-earth and individualized. She does not apply a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions focus on what a person needs right now. That may include building coping skills, managing mood swings, addressing trauma, or improving self-esteem and relationships. She pays attention to symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and anger so sessions feel relevant to daily life.

Janet also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and codependency concerns. She is familiar with issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, autism, and blended family stress. Her long practice included work with co-occurring conditions and substance use challenges.

Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through hard topics. Janet describes therapy as a collaborative journey where the client sets goals and she helps chart steps toward them.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs, placing the client's goals at the center of sessions and supporting self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness so people can cope with intense feelings and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use skills-based exercises, mindfulness practices, and guided imagery in virtual sessions just as they do in person, helping people apply tools in their daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsGrief Self esteemBipolar disorder

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janet commonly address?

She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, and relationship issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and client-centered, using skills-based work from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness and guided imagery to manage emotions and behavior.

What is her background and experience?

Janet has 37 years of experience in mental health across inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with adolescents and adults.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds the LPC designation and practices in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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