Hi! I'm Jan, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience as a therapist. I can help with concerns you have about anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, career, and childhood trauma. I have some idea of what you're going through because I've also struggled with these issues at some point in my life. I'm here to be the person you can talk to who empathizes with what you're going through, validates your feelings and experiences, and can help you find solutions, all in a nurturing, safe space. Don't think you have time for therapy? I offer telehealth and office hours in the afternoon and evening.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will go over the Intake paperwork you completed. I will ask questions and listen to your story to get to know you, and you can ask me questions so you feel comfortable working together. We will also discuss ways for you to begin feeling better and the goals you hope to accomplish in therapy. I use a whole-self approach because many aspects of our lives influence our mental health. I use client-centered therapy techniques because I believe my clients can decide which areas to explore. In other words, you are the expert of your life. I will listen to your thoughts and concerns and then help guide you through the areas of your life with which you struggle most. We will use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to understand emotions and our connections to others. I also utilize solution-focused, attachment, experiential, interpersonal, mind-body, and trauma-informed techniques as needed.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My passion is working with women, young adults, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community because they are often struggling in ways that society fails to understand, and I can relate to those struggles. (As a note to that, I tend not to work with cis-gender, heterosexual men.) My clients are often those who feel alone, sad, or struggling to find their "people." Maybe you feel unhappy but aren't sure what your next steps should be. Or maybe you aren't where you'd hoped to be in life and are ready to figure out what's holding you back. Have you been in a relationship with someone who has degraded your self-esteem or made you feel small or worthless? Another area of expertise I have is helping you understand how you got there and how you can recover from problematic relationships so you can be your strong, confident, self, and feel able to enjoy healthy relationships. I usually see my clients every other week, but we can start with weekly sessions if you prefer. I can serve clients in person in Louisville, Kentucky. I also serve clients throughout Kentucky and Indiana via telehealth, as I am licensed in both states. I adhere to the therapist's mission of having unconditional positive regard for my clients. Your story is your own, your feelings are valid, and you will benefit from feeling heard and appreciated. My clients often tell me they value my ability to connect with them, both with who they are and where they are in their journey. I can be a supportive guide as you go through life, and I can lead you on a path to discover yourself and find your unique purpose.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

My passion is working with women, young adults, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community because they are often struggling in ways that society fails to understand, something I can relate to. (As a note to that, I tend not to work with cis-gender, heterosexual men.)

About Jan Rudd