Dr. Janet Dean, KY Psychologist 129393
Supportive CBT-based psychology for life’s hardest transitions
- CBT-informed practical tools
- Supportive therapeutic relationship
- Faith and identity concerns
About Dr. Janet Dean
Dr. Janet Dean is a licensed psychologist in Kentucky (KY Psychologist 129393) with 28 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to people navigating many seasons of life and a wide range of concerns. Her professional training was completed at The Ohio State University, and her work is grounded in a practical, supportive style that helps clients engage even the most difficult topics with steadiness and care.
Her primary clinical approach draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), paired with a strong therapeutic relationship. In sessions, Dr. Dean helps clients examine patterns of thinking and behavior and develop new tools that better align with their goals and values. She works broadly across personal and psychological concerns, and her practice often includes support for depression, anxiety, major life changes, faith-related concerns, relationship challenges, and sexual identity and sexual addiction concerns.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Dean serves as a college professor. She teaches undergraduate psychology and trains graduate students preparing to become counselors. Her academic research focuses on sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and the relationship between faith and mental health. She and her research team have published articles and a book and travel nationally to present their work and provide training designed to strengthen the care people receive.
Dr. Dean’s aim is to help clients move toward freedom, peace, and joy by becoming more comfortable with who they are, strengthening relationships, and clarifying their place in life.
Her primary clinical approach draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), paired with a strong therapeutic relationship. In sessions, Dr. Dean helps clients examine patterns of thinking and behavior and develop new tools that better align with their goals and values. She works broadly across personal and psychological concerns, and her practice often includes support for depression, anxiety, major life changes, faith-related concerns, relationship challenges, and sexual identity and sexual addiction concerns.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Dean serves as a college professor. She teaches undergraduate psychology and trains graduate students preparing to become counselors. Her academic research focuses on sexual identity and faith, counselor self-care, and the relationship between faith and mental health. She and her research team have published articles and a book and travel nationally to present their work and provide training designed to strengthen the care people receive.
Dr. Dean’s aim is to help clients move toward freedom, peace, and joy by becoming more comfortable with who they are, strengthening relationships, and clarifying their place in life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Janet Dean have?
Dr. Janet Dean has 28 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
Is Dr. Janet Dean a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Janet Dean is licensed as a psychologist in Kentucky and holds the credential KY Psychologist 129393 (KY Psychologist 129393).
In which languages does Dr. Janet Dean provide therapy?
Dr. Janet Dean provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Janet Dean located?
Dr. Janet Dean is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Dr. Janet Dean as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Janet Dean through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Janet Dean work with international clients?
No. Dr. Janet Dean does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Janet Dean cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Dr. Janet Dean draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support people facing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, supportive relationship where clients can talk openly, clarify what matters most, and feel understood while exploring difficult experiences and decisions.CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practice new ways of responding. It is often used to build coping strategies, strengthen problem-solving, and create practical steps forward when emotions feel overwhelming or situations feel stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Dean collaborates with each client to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not been helpful in the past. Together, they can shape sessions in a way that fits the client’s pace and priorities, whether the focus is insight, skill-building, or both.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can be especially helpful for busy schedules, limited transportation, or times when extra flexibility makes support more accessible.