Janet Ferrell, LPC
Experienced counselor guiding practical change
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- 37 years experience
- Practical skills focus
- Mindfulness techniques
About Janet
Janet Ferrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 37 years in mental health care. She has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported people facing addiction, domestic violence, and a range of mental health concerns. Her practice draws on long experience rather than a single technique.
She focuses on making therapy fit the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions often include mindfulness and guided imagery alongside skills work. Janet emphasizes practical steps that people can use between meetings.
Her background includes work with adults and adolescents in treatment programs and clinical settings. That history informs how she approaches challenges like addiction, mood conditions such as bipolar and depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also supports people managing grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and changes tied to aging.
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core approaches, and she also draws on Client-Centered, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential ideas when helpful. These methods shape how she helps people address troubling thoughts, build coping skills, and improve relationships.
Her style is practical and steady. She aims to help people build tangible skills for sleep, anger, and stress management, and to work through issues like self-esteem, codependency, and commitment concerns. Janet encourages a collaborative pace so clients feel supported while they make changes.
She focuses on making therapy fit the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. Sessions often include mindfulness and guided imagery alongside skills work. Janet emphasizes practical steps that people can use between meetings.
Her background includes work with adults and adolescents in treatment programs and clinical settings. That history informs how she approaches challenges like addiction, mood conditions such as bipolar and depression, anxiety, and trauma. She also supports people managing grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and changes tied to aging.
Janet uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as core approaches, and she also draws on Client-Centered, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential ideas when helpful. These methods shape how she helps people address troubling thoughts, build coping skills, and improve relationships.
Her style is practical and steady. She aims to help people build tangible skills for sleep, anger, and stress management, and to work through issues like self-esteem, codependency, and commitment concerns. Janet encourages a collaborative pace so clients feel supported while they make changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
37+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How specific approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's goals and pace, with the therapist listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps when people need a respectful space to sort out feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can help with intense mood swings and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janet will discuss options and adapt methods to match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to emphasize and how sessions should proceed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continued skill practice between appointments and makes it simpler to keep regular weekly work during life transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, relationship issues, and sleep difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, combining skills practice, mindfulness, and guided imagery to help people manage symptoms and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 37 years of experience working in mental health settings, including inpatient and outpatient treatment programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.