Jana Wilson, LPCC
Warm, tailored counseling for life’s hardest moments
- Client centered support
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma grief relationship care
About Jana Wilson
Jana Wilson, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky who provides mental health counseling for adolescents and adults. She earned a B.A. in Missions and Evangelism from Mid-Continent University and later completed an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Murray State University in Kentucky. Alongside her counseling work, she has training and experience in suicide crisis prevention and intervention, and she brings that background into thoughtful, responsive care.
Jana works with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people impacted by physical trauma or emotional abuse, as well as those navigating grief and race-related trauma. She offers couples counseling to help strengthen relationships and provides divorce counseling for those considering separation or moving through it.
Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with an emphasis on avoiding stigmatizing labels. Jana integrates client-centered counseling with cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing, tailoring the pace and treatment plan to each person’s needs. She believes that reaching out for support is a courageous step and aims to help clients feel supported and empowered as they work toward meaningful change.
Jana works with a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people impacted by physical trauma or emotional abuse, as well as those navigating grief and race-related trauma. She offers couples counseling to help strengthen relationships and provides divorce counseling for those considering separation or moving through it.
Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with an emphasis on avoiding stigmatizing labels. Jana integrates client-centered counseling with cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing, tailoring the pace and treatment plan to each person’s needs. She believes that reaching out for support is a courageous step and aims to help clients feel supported and empowered as they work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jana Wilson have?
Jana Wilson has 3 years of experience.
Is Jana Wilson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jana Wilson is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky (KY LPCC 272387).
In which languages does Jana Wilson provide therapy?
Jana Wilson provides therapy in English.
Where is Jana Wilson located?
Jana Wilson is located in Kentucky.
How can I work with Jana Wilson as my therapist?
You can work with Jana Wilson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jana Wilson work with international clients?
No. Jana Wilson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jana Wilson 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, just 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 That Translate Well Online
Jana Wilson draws from approaches that can be effective in an online setting, especially when life feels overwhelming or stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, respectful space where clients can explore what they are feeling at their own pace. It can be especially helpful for stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients notice how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. It often supports work around anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday pressures by identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing new responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds on acceptance and change strategies, with tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be a strong fit for clients who want structured skills to manage intense feelings, relationship strain, or impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jana collaborates with clients to choose strategies that align with their goals, preferences, and what is most pressing right now, adjusting over time as needs change.
Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support that fits busy schedules and different communication styles.