Janet Kuykendall, LMHC, LCPC

Janet Kuykendall is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in Florida and brings 12 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people face stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Janet aims to support people as they make changes and build confidence. She centers her work on each person's story and strengths. Janet uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify goals and find steps that feel doable. She encourages small changes that add up over time. Her approach draws on methods like client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thought patterns and daily habits. Mindfulness practices are woven in when they help with anxiety or emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing and narrative work are used to explore values and reshape difficult experiences. Janet has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, trauma, and ADHD. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress, helping people adjust to role changes and practical challenges. People meet Janet when they want practical steps and clear priorities. She emphasizes collaboration and respects the pace each person chooses. If someone is ready to start, the first sessions focus on identifying needs and deciding which strategies to try.

How Janet’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In online sessions Janet would prioritize the client’s concerns and pace, asking about goals and building on the client’s strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. Online sessions can cover practical exercises, homework, and tracking patterns to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to manage stress and strong emotions. These techniques can be practiced during or between sessions to help with calm and focus. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Janet will collaborate with each person to choose the strategies that match their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made or new needs arise. Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking since they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten routine check-ins, or avoid travel time. Ask about available session options when scheduling to pick what fits daily life.