- Warm interactive style
- Practical skill building
- Individualized plans
About Terry
Terry Janelle is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 18 years of experience. She practices in Kentucky and has worked as a counselor, life coach, and consultant. Terry helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and codependency.
Terry keeps a warm, interactive style in sessions. She treats people with respect and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations and goals are shaped to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.
Her approach is eclectic and practical. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness help with emotional regulation and staying present.
Terry also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, doable goals that build momentum. For people recovering from trauma or abuse she incorporates trauma-focused ideas and pacing that matches each person's comfort level. She adapts the pace and tools to the needs of the person in front of her.
People who choose Terry often want straightforward, nonjudgmental support and clear steps to try between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, while also holding space for hard feelings. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, she offers steady support and guidance.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach keep the conversation user-led and emphasize understanding the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. In online work CBT often includes simple tools and homework that can be practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be taught in short practice exercises and role-plays during remote sessions.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or blend methods based on each person's goals, needs, and preferences. If an approach isn't helping, it can be adjusted or replaced as part of ongoing care.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some formats are better for focused skill practice while others suit longer, deeper conversations; discuss preferences and practical needs to find what works best.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Terry commonly address?
Terry works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, ADHD, and codependency.
How would you describe Terry's therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, interactive approach that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respectful, compassionate dialogue tailored to each person's needs.
What background and experience informs her work?
She has 18 years of experience as a counselor, life coach, and consultant, working with clients across many life and mental health challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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