Janet Ferrell, LPC
Experienced LPC specializing in DBT and CBT
- Adolescents and adults
- Addiction and trauma
- Mindfulness and imagery
About Janet Ferrell
Janet Ferrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a mental health service provider who has worked in mental health for more than 30 years across a variety of settings. Her career has involved supporting individuals experiencing addiction, domestic violence, and general mental health concerns in both inpatient and outpatient environments. She has developed a background working with adolescents and adults, and does not work with small children.
She brings particular strength in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and frequently integrates mindfulness practices and guided imagery into treatment. Janet believes therapy should be tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, and she emphasizes individualized care that honors each client s unique history and needs.
Janet aims to cultivate a welcoming space where people can feel comfortable exploring difficult topics and learning practical coping strategies. She encourages those who are ready to pursue change to reach out and begin the therapeutic process together, acknowledging that taking that first step requires courage and can lead to meaningful progress.
She brings particular strength in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and frequently integrates mindfulness practices and guided imagery into treatment. Janet believes therapy should be tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, and she emphasizes individualized care that honors each client s unique history and needs.
Janet aims to cultivate a welcoming space where people can feel comfortable exploring difficult topics and learning practical coping strategies. She encourages those who are ready to pursue change to reach out and begin the therapeutic process together, acknowledging that taking that first step requires courage and can lead to meaningful progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janet Ferrell have?
Janet Ferrell has 37 years of experience.
Is Janet Ferrell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TN LPC 1801.
In which languages does Janet Ferrell provide therapy?
Janet Ferrell provides therapy in English.
Where is Janet Ferrell located?
Janet Ferrell is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Janet Ferrell as my therapist?
You can work with Janet Ferrell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janet Ferrell work with international clients?
Janet Ferrell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janet Ferrell 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Janet Ferrell
Janet Ferrell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleeping difficulties. She also applies Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - DBT can be especially helpful for emotional instability, self-harm behaviors, and relationship difficulties. In addition, she draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective and foster an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship to support self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Janet collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and encourages client input to shape treatment.
Online therapy with Janet offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity of support. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapy while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.