Janel Adams, LCSW
Janel Adams, LCSW - practical compassionate therapy
Details
| Name | Janel Adams |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Janel
Janel Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, worn down, or unsure of themselves. Janel emphasizes honest, straightforward conversation and aims to make therapy a place where clients can stop pretending and begin to heal.
She listens for the patterns that shaped current struggles. Many patterns began as protection long ago. Janel helps people trace where those habits started and how they get in the way now.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical, with space to name painful feelings and try new ways of responding. Common concerns Janel addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as people-pleasing, codependency, attachment wounds, and burnout from caregiving or demanding jobs.
Her approach is to meet each person where they are and focus on small, doable shifts. Janel uses several therapeutic methods in her work, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices. She draws from these approaches to shape a plan that fits each person's needs and goals.
People who contact Janel can expect calm guidance, clear feedback, and an emphasis on building practical skills. She encourages clients to try things between sessions and brings a steady, compassionate presence while they learn new ways to live more authentically.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Janel works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Janel among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Janel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Janel directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Janel’s Approaches Work Online
Janel draws from Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shape online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate their identity from painful stories and rewrite how they view themselves. ACT focuses on values and actions, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify unhelpful patterns and practice new responses.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Janel discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She often mixes these approaches so sessions match the client’s current needs rather than sticking to a single method.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Janel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related concerns like codependency and people-pleasing.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for patterns, uses practical exercises, and encourages small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Janel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of practice experience noted in her profile.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She holds a Kentucky LCSW and offers services while based in Kentucky.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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