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Janel Longoria

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Janel

Janel Longoria is an LPC practicing in Texas with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and a broad range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines structured, evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening to help clients name patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Her work addresses concerns such as anxiety, stress, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and caregiving strain, as well as relational and family dynamics that affect well-being.

Longoria aims to create an open environment where difficult thoughts and emotions can be explored without judgment. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based work to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

Practical skill-building is balanced with attention to emotional safety, and she also addresses nuanced topics including sexual diversity and alternative relationship cultures. Prospective clients who are ready to take a step toward clearer thinking and healthier patterns will find a collaborative professional committed to steady support and realistic progress.

Remote therapeutic approaches and practical support

Janel Longoria draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements this work by encouraging values-based action and increased psychological flexibility, which can be useful for people facing life changes, chronic stress, or caregiving burdens.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence in her practice, focusing on how early and current relationships shape expectations and emotional responses. This approach can help when relational patterns, intimacy issues, or family-of-origin dynamics are central concerns. Determining which approach or combination fits best is part of the collaborative process; she works with clients to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and the practical realities of their lives.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods and allow clients to access consistent therapeutic work without traveling to a physical office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, and a broad set of related concerns such as parenting, career strain, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends structured, skill-based methods with empathic support; she uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-informed interventions depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas holding credential TX LPC 81485 and practices with a Texas-based license.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's listed availability.

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English