Janel Adams

Janel Adams

LCSW supporting healing from trauma and anxiety

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About

Janel Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky who supports people feeling overwhelmed, unworthy, or like they must be everything to everyone. She focuses on helping clients uncover patterns that often developed as protective responses and guides them toward more authentic, resilient ways of living. Janel frames therapy as a space where people do not need to pretend to be okay; she aims to offer a nonjudgmental presence and practical guidance while clients explore the roots of their struggles.

With five years of clinical experience, Janel works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, domestic violence, substance use, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose and finances. Janel brings an empathetic, strengths-based approach that honors each person as the expert on their own life while offering structure, support, and encouragement.

As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and support - she integrates evidence-based techniques to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and process difficult experiences. Her style blends compassion with collaborative problem solving to help people reconnect with themselves and move toward meaningful change.
Location:
Kentucky, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: KY LCSW 260177
  • NPI Number: 1356133581
  • License: LCSW (Kentucky)

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach for processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janel partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies collaboratively as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps tailor care so it feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to maintain consistency over time. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to connect in ways that suit different comfort levels and practical needs, supporting steady work toward change even when in-person visits are not feasible.

How much experience does Janel Adams have?

Janel Adams has 5 years of experience.

Is Janel Adams a licensed therapist?

Yes. Janel Adams holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: KY LCSW 260177.

In which languages does Janel Adams provide therapy?

English.

Where is Janel Adams located?

Kentucky.

How can I work with Janel Adams as my therapist?

You can work with Janel Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Janel Adams work with international clients?

Janel Adams does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Janel Adams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.