Janet Ferrell brings decades of hands-on counseling experience to her practice.
01About Janet
Janet Ferrell brings decades of hands-on counseling experience to her practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has spent 37 years working in mental health across inpatient and outpatient settings. Janet has helped people facing addiction, domestic violence, mood concerns, and trauma.
She has worked with adolescents and adults but not small children. Janet leans on practical tools that fit each person. She often uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage intense emotions and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses mindfulness and guided imagery to support stress reduction and grounding. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady steps. Janet aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard.
She prefers approaches that teach skills people can use between sessions, such as emotion regulation and coping strategies. People who contact her can expect straightforward conversation about goals, strengths, and challenges. She works to match techniques to each person’s situation instead of applying the same plan to everyone.
That means the work often mixes skills practice, real-life problem solving, and honest reflection. Janet values persistence and small wins. She encourages clients to try new ways of coping and to notice small changes over time.
Her approach is meant to be practical, steady, and respectful of each person’s pace and preferences.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 1801 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1487806683 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janet lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Janet names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
These are the methods Janet names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach and online therapy options
Janet uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that focus on real-life skills. DBT helps people learn emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for intense feelings and relationship strain. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and try different actions.She also brings a client-centered outlook, which means she tailors methods to the person in front of her and listens closely to priorities and values. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Janet will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than insisting on one method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a calmer setup is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep continuity when in-person meetings are difficult.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Janet address?
Janet works with a wide range of issues including addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skill-focused style that mixes Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and guided imagery when helpful.
What is her professional background?
Janet has 37 years of experience in mental health and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adolescents and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Janet offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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