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Janet Kuykendall

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Janet Kuykendall, LMHC, LCPC

Florida

Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Janet

Janet Kuykendall is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Idaho with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with common problems adults bring when home life feels strained, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, trauma, and coping with major life changes.

Janet frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She listens for strengths and practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations focus on concrete problems and small experiments to test what helps. Sessions are direct and down-to-earth rather than full of technical language.

Her background includes approaches that help people change thoughts and behaviors, notice what matters to them, and build motivation for clear next steps. She draws on methods that teach new coping skills and ways to tell forward-moving stories about past events. These methods are used to address issues such as grief, anger, and major transitions.

People who contact Janet often want straightforward help with family stress, parenting strain, or renewing confidence after loss or upheaval. She aims to help people identify what is within their control and find manageable ways to reduce day-to-day overwhelm.

Her practice is practical and solution-oriented. New clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before the first meeting so sessions can begin focused and efficient. If you want clear goals, short-term skill building, and a respectful listener, Janet may be a fit.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and responding to what the client says matters most. It supports people who need a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort priorities and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which methods are used.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific online formats were not listed in the biography. Ask about session length, whether video or phone is offered, and how scheduling fits into your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be one practical part of everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida, Idaho

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address related to family life?

Janet works with adults on family problems, blended family issues, fatherhood issues, and the strain of parenting. She also supports people coping with divorce, separation, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and client-centered. Conversations focus on strengths, clear goals, and small, testable steps to change behavior.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on issues including trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship problems.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Florida and Idaho, with her practice noted as located in Florida.

Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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