Janessa Rodriguez

Supportive counselor using practical tools

LPC Texas

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Janessa

Janessa Rodriguez is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With six years of experience as an LPC, she combines practical strategies and empathetic listening to help clients move toward clearer thinking and steadier emotional balance. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, exploring patterns of thought and behavior, and building skills that can be used in daily life. Janessa aims to create an environment where clients can speak openly about difficult feelings without fear of judgment.

Clients seeking help with issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control struggles, or recovery from domestic violence and divorce can find focused attention on those topics. Her practice supports people navigating adoption and foster care concerns, autism-related challenges, disruptive mood dysregulation, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

Janessa seeks to empower clients to take practical steps toward greater well-being and resilience.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Growth

Janessa integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients navigate common and complex challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client’s goals guide the work and the therapist provides empathy and reflective listening. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and emotional regulation techniques that can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and trauma.

Choosing the right approach often happens together, not before work begins. She collaborates with each person to assess symptoms, priorities, and preferences, then adapts methods so that interventions fit the client’s life and goals. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that feels practical and achievable.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility for many people. Janessa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can select formats that match their schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity during life transitions or busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janessa address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, parenting, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness therapy to explore thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and practical coping skills in a collaborative way.

How much professional experience does she have?

Janessa has six years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor, applying her training across the range of concerns listed in her profile.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Texas as an LPC and provides services from that location; her license number is TX LPC 78817 as listed.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How does someone begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English