Meet Janet
Janet Dexter is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma and reclaim their lives. With a background in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and forensic, Janet brings a wealth of experience to her practice at Lemon Key Counseling. Her approach is grounded in honesty and realness, creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel truly heard and validated. Janet is dedicated to guiding people through their unique challenges, focusing on practical solutions that lead to meaningful and lasting change.
“When working with me you’ll see I take authenticity very seriously. What you see is what you get. I understand that you are seeking therapy for a reason and together we’re going to uncover what is in the way.”
- Janet Dexter
Founder of Lemon Key Counseling
It’s Your Work, We Hold The Mirror
Trauma can rewire the brain, causing us to learn things that aren’t true and see ourselves through a distorted mirror. It clouds our perceptions, leading us to believe false narratives about our worth, capabilities, and potential. At Lemon Key Counseling, we help you bring these beliefs into focus. Together, we’ll navigate the path to clarity, helping you rediscover your authentic self and empower you to live in your healed space.
Our Story
Lemon Key Counseling was born from a desire to deepen clinical work with those seeking healing. Initially rooted in community-based, outpatient, and forensic settings, we focused on helping individuals navigate and manage their lives through significant challenges. As we evolved, our mission became clearer: to create a practice dedicated for people to address and heal from trauma. This intention has shaped us into a space where clients feel supported and empowered to honor their past and embrace hope for their future.
Results
Proven clinical results in behavioral health demonstrate the effectiveness of evidence-based therapies in significantly improving mental health outcomes. Studies consistently show that therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are highly effective in treating various issues, including trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Approximately 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. (Source: National Center for PTSD)
About 19% of adults in the U.S. receive mental health counseling each year. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Research shows that 70% to 80% of people who engage in evidence-based therapies for trauma, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or EMDR, experience significant improvements in their symptoms. (Source: American Psychological Association)
Reveal Your Strength
Janet’s warmth and her way of helping me had me feeling stronger right away. She is terrific.
- Carolyn
I had no idea how much I was holding myself back and in my own way in my marriage. She helped me so much.
- Kyle
Janet has an extensive background and understanding in different modalities in counseling practices..
- Erin