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Janel Longoria, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Relationships
See online therapy options- Addictions
- Relationships
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Janel
Janel Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are facing addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. Her work also addresses stress, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and issues tied to identity and sexual expression.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, trying new responses, and building clearer communication. Meetings are straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract or vague.
Clients can expect a direct style that includes skill practice and real-life experiments. That might mean tracking patterns between mood and behavior, practicing communication skills, or testing small changes outside sessions. Progress is monitored with specific steps so people see what is changing and what still needs work.
She also addresses related concerns such as codependency, caregiver stress, grief and guilt, fertility and cancer-related emotional strain, and challenges connected to alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink. Work around attachment and abandonment looks at relationship patterns and ways to change repeating cycles.
Janel asks people to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Fees vary by location and use a cancelable subscription model. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Janel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT work online can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavior experiments that fit into everyday routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult, which can be practiced through brief exercises and values-based tasks between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people try new ways of connecting and communicating in real life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps match practical tools to the issues someone brings, whether the focus is mood, relationship patterns, addiction, or stress management.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, use a phone call when bandwidth is limited, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can still assign practice tasks, review homework, and coach skills during remote appointments to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and practice skills that change daily routines and mood.
What is her clinical background?
She has 16 years of professional experience providing counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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