- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Janel
Janel Dexter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Janel also addresses concerns such as abandonment, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
Janel focuses on practical conversation and steady problem-solving. She encourages people to name what they are feeling and to notice how those feelings affect day-to-day choices. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping clients make sense of difficult emotions and recurring patterns.
Her approach centers on building clearer thinking around upsetting events and on finding manageable ways to change unhelpful habits. Janel helps people practice new responses to stress and social anxiety, and she works with those coping with mood shifts or post-traumatic stress to reduce overwhelm.
Janel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She checks in about what is working and what is not, and adjusts the focus as needed. People working with her often address isolation, impulsivity, life purpose, and workplace issues alongside core concerns.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Janel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts so they can respond differently to stress and social anxiety. This method is useful for daily worries and routine avoidance behaviors.Another helpful approach focuses on processing trauma and strong emotions in small, steady steps. It breaks big experiences into manageable pieces and teaches coping strategies for intense moments, which can reduce avoidance and reactive behavior over time.
Finding the right methods is part of the work together. Janel will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. She checks progress and shifts methods when something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match a person's schedule and comfort, and the therapist will discuss which format best supports practical goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Janel works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses guilt and shame, abandonment, divorce, and related concerns.
How does she approach feelings like guilt or shame?
She helps people name and understand those feelings, then practices responses that reduce their day-to-day impact. The work focuses on clearer thinking and manageable behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Janel has 10 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience includes supporting people with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Michigan and is based in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.