Janet Ferrell , LPC

Janet Ferrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 37 years of experience in mental health care. She has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported adolescents and adults through a range of challenges including addictions, domestic violence, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting difficulties, sleep problems, and anger issues. She also works with related concerns such as codependency, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and adoption and foster care matters.

Janet brings a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she incorporates mindfulness and guided imagery techniques into treatment. Her approach is client-centered - therapy is tailored to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model - and she emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and emotional insight. She strives to make the therapeutic setting welcoming so clients feel comfortable exploring difficult topics and pursuing meaningful change.

Janet has particular experience with addiction and mental health treatment settings and focuses on helping clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions. She works primarily with teens and adults and does not provide services for small children.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Janet Ferrell

Janet draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core approaches in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve everyday functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for people struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of self-destructive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors interventions so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method on everyone. This collaborative stance helps clients build skills they can use outside of sessions while also addressing deeper emotional or relational concerns.

Online therapy with Janet is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those living outside commuting distance. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists in ways that fit daily life while maintaining continuity of care and consistent therapeutic work.