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Janel Adams

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical healing

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Janel

Janel Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky who draws on five years of clinical experience to help people untangle longstanding patterns and move toward more authentic living.

Background and approach

She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she often explores related concerns like codependency, attachment issues, and communication problems. Her work emphasizes understanding how survival-driven behaviors formed and how to reshape them to better serve present goals.

In sessions she combines practical skills with reflective work, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and values. Janel integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and build sustainable coping strategies.

People who seek support around relationship strain, career stress, or issues tied to identity and life purpose will find a collaborative partner in her, as she aims to guide clients with empathy, curiosity, and clear tools for change.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Janel often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide people in clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to actions that align with what matters most. In cases of trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be integrated to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge through structured processing.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Janel discusses clients' goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains aligned with what the client needs and hopes to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage work or family commitments, and access therapeutic support from locations across Kentucky.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janel commonly address?
Janel works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a range of related problems such as codependency, attachment struggles, and communication difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends practical skill-building and reflective exploration, using evidence-informed techniques to help clients understand patterns and develop concrete coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
Janel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience working with individuals on trauma, mood concerns, and relationship and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed to practice and what credentials does she hold?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Kentucky with license KY LCSW 260177.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Services are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English