- Addictions help
- Relationship work
- Guilt and shame
About Janel
Janel Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and related concerns such as guilt and shame. Janel also addresses parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, and issues linked to intimacy and identity.
Her approach blends practical techniques and emotion-focused work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thinking and try small behavior experiments. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) inform how she looks at connection and closeness in relationships.
In sessions she helps people name difficult feelings like guilt and shame and track how those feelings show up in daily life. Conversations often include straightforward skills to manage stress and anxiety, plus moments that look at relationship patterns and family background. She also addresses issues tied to addiction, codependency, and communication problems.
Janel tends to work through concrete steps rather than long lectures. That might mean short experiments between sessions, practicing new ways to talk with a partner, or building simple routines to handle mood shifts. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation or crisis management becomes a focus.
People who come for help range from those handling life changes to those coping with trauma or caregiving stress. Sessions move at a realistic pace and focus on what the person wants to change next. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and guilt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current connection patterns and is aimed at improving closeness and communication in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment-focused work, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as needs change.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and some formats let a person choose shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to use skills between appointments and to fit counseling into everyday life, and the therapist will discuss which practical arrangement suits the client's routine.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, guilt and shame, and related issues such as parenting stress and career concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name those feelings and track how they affect daily choices, then uses techniques from ACT and CBT to try concrete shifts in thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience working with trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.