Janel Longoria, LPC

Janel Longoria is a Texas-licensed LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience helping people overcome a wide range of challenges. She focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression while also supporting clients with anxiety, stress, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, intimacy and sexual identity matters, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Longoria cultivates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be expressed honestly and explored collaboratively. She draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice also addresses related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, substance use, fertility and caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Longoria aims to support clients through each step of change. She works with individuals and families to set realistic goals, build practical coping skills, and strengthen relationships so people can move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches that guide online care

Janel Longoria commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and practical coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy is also a central approach - it looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior, helping clients improve intimacy, communication, and trust in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often effective for depression, anxiety, stress, and problem-solving around daily challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Longoria collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as work progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy with Longoria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access that can fit into busy schedules. These options help clients continue care from home or other convenient settings while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional and receiving consistent, goal-focused support.