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Janel Longoria

Janel Longoria, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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  • Addictions and recovery
  • Relationship support
  • Midlife transitions

About Janel

Janel Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Janel aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and acknowledged.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what matters to them. Sessions are meant to let thoughts and feelings be shared openly. Janel emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.

Her background includes work with stress, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and issues connected to identity and intimacy. She also addresses caregiving strain, family of origin problems, and challenges related to fertility and cancer. This range informs how she tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

Janel draws on several approaches to shape care. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people commit to meaningful change. She brings attachment-based thinking to relationship and abandonment concerns. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot patterns and try new behaviors.

Clients who like a direct but compassionate style tend to fit well. Janel supports parents, professionals, and people navigating major life shifts. She works with clients to set clear goals and practical steps for daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that matter to them. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and navigating big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how they affect current connections, which can help with abandonment, trust, and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to change thinking and behavior patterns, useful for stress, mood shifts, and managing addictive urges.

Finding the best approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Sessions typically blend discussion with exercises and homework so people can practice skills between meetings. The therapist will check in and adapt methods as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or keep check-ins shorter on hectic days. It also allows people to use written exercises, worksheets, and between-session assignments that support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include parenting, ADHD, intimacy concerns, caregiving stress, and family problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is direct and caring with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions aim to create a nonjudgmental space for sharing feelings and trying new patterns.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, and mood concerns.

Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

She is licensed in Texas as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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