Janel Longoria, LPC
Texas LPC for trauma, relationships, addiction
- Trauma and abuse
- Addiction recovery
- Relationship support
About Janel Longoria
Janel Longoria is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and the stresses that accompany life transitions. Her practice also addresses LGBT concerns, family and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment concerns, BDSM and kink topics, cancer and caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, family-of-origin issues, fertility-related struggles, forgiveness work, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Janel emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative stance, helping clients identify practical steps that align with their values and life goals. Whether a person is seeking support for addiction recovery, repairing relationships, healing from trauma, or navigating major life changes, Janel aims to guide clients with respect, clarity, and steady support. Her LPC credential denotes a licensed professional counselor qualification in Texas, reflecting formal training and supervised clinical experience in counseling practice.
Clients who choose Janel can expect a thoughtful, client-centered approach that balances insight, skill-building, and compassionate encouragement as they work toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.
Janel emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. She combines evidence-informed methods with a collaborative stance, helping clients identify practical steps that align with their values and life goals. Whether a person is seeking support for addiction recovery, repairing relationships, healing from trauma, or navigating major life changes, Janel aims to guide clients with respect, clarity, and steady support. Her LPC credential denotes a licensed professional counselor qualification in Texas, reflecting formal training and supervised clinical experience in counseling practice.
Clients who choose Janel can expect a thoughtful, client-centered approach that balances insight, skill-building, and compassionate encouragement as they work toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janel Longoria have?
Janel Longoria has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Janel Longoria a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Texas - TX LPC 81485.
In which languages does Janel Longoria provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Janel Longoria located?
Janel Longoria practices in Texas.
How can I work with Janel Longoria as my therapist?
You can work with Janel Longoria through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janel Longoria work with international clients?
Janel Longoria does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janel Longoria cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Janel draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions when the goal is meaningful change rather than symptom elimination. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns that develop in close relationships, helping clients understand how early bonds influence current connection, trust, and intimacy - it can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and family issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, supporting skill-building for mood, anxiety, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Janel collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend approaches to match a client's unique situation.
Online therapy with Janel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of location within Texas.