Therapists in the US, UK and Australia

If you need help now

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Janet Kuykendall

Therapist · Florida

Janet Kuykendall

LMHC, LCPC

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

  • 12 years' experience
  • Based in Florida
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
Continue with Janet

Opens BetterHelp, where you can review online therapy options and next steps.

  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Empathic listener

About Janet

Janet Kuykendall is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in Florida and brings 12 years of experience to her work. She focuses on problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and grief while helping people facing relationship and family challenges. Janet emphasizes each person’s strengths and treats clients as the experts on their own lives.

She uses practical, down-to-earth conversations to help people move forward. Sessions often include goal-focused work to increase motivation and confidence. Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on small, manageable steps.

Janet draws on several approaches to fit each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness-based ideas help bring attention back to the present moment and reduce worry. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the room focused on the client’s priorities and pace.

Her background includes work across common life stresses and complex family concerns. Janet has supported people coping with trauma, addiction-related issues, ADHD, and major life transitions. She also addresses caregiver strain, aging concerns, and the effects of separation or divorce.

People who connect with her tend to want clear steps and practical tools alongside empathic listening. She aims to make progress feel achievable by breaking larger problems into concrete tasks. Those looking for supportive, strength-based help may find her approach straightforward and accessible.

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

Credentials

Florida, Idaho

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online care

Janet commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with people online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and experiences, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through concerns.

Mindfulness ideas may also be included to help reduce rumination and bring attention to the present moment. These techniques are useful for anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions that come with grief or major life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on their goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and practical.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related struggles such as caregiver stress and communication problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on goals, encourages client strengths, and uses clear steps people can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of life stresses and family-related concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida. The license details include FL LMHC and ID LCPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries 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.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Back to all therapists

If you need help now

This directory is not a crisis line, a hospice or an emergency service. If someone is in danger, or a medical situation is getting worse, call the emergency number or the care team looking after them.

United States
Call or text 988
Emergency 911
United Kingdom
Samaritans 116 123
Emergency 999
Australia
Lifeline 13 11 14
Emergency 000

Janet KuykendallReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with Janet