Janel Longoria, LPC

Janel Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and depression. Janel aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported. Janel keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She creates a calm space where people can talk about hard feelings without judgment. Conversations focus on concrete next steps and skills that can be used between sessions. Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and respond differently to difficult emotions. Attachment-based ideas also shape conversations about trust and connection. Janel has supported people through life transitions like divorce, fertility challenges, caregiver stress, and career change. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, BDSM and kink questions, and issues around sexual well-being in a nonjudgmental way. Clients appreciate a balance of practical tools and open conversation. Janel can help with anxiety, stress, ADHD concerns, substance misuse, and complicated family or origin issues. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each persons needs.

Therapeutic approaches useful in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, values-based actions that lead to a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical strategies to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety and depression going. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She treats the choice as flexible and will adjust strategies as progress is made. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between meetings. If you need to schedule around work, caregiving, or medical treatment, check current session options before booking. Confirm which formats are offered so you can pick what fits your routine and comfort level.