Jana Wilson, LPCC

Jana Wilson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. The LPCC credential indicates she is authorized to provide professional mental health counseling in the state. She earned a B.A. in Missions and Evangelism from Mid-Continent University and an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Murray State University, Kentucky.

Jana brings 3 years of clinical experience alongside extensive training in working with adolescents and adults. Her background includes focused training in suicide crisis prevention and intervention, and she has worked with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, OCD, and ADHD. Her practice addresses a broad set of issues including stress, grief, anger, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She holds certifications and training in person-centered approaches, grief therapy, motivational interviewing, race-related trauma work, and EMDR-informed techniques. Jana’s style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and client-centered therapy, and she individualizes dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs. She aims to support and empower those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jana commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which is helpful for regulation and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend elements from different approaches to meet each person where they are.

Online therapy with Jana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access and consistent support. These options make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue therapy from home or other convenient locations while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.