- guilt and shame
- self esteem
- English and Spanish
About Janell
Janell Villarreal is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Janell also helps people dealing with guilt and shame, abandonment, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical conversations about feelings and behavior. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings, not just talking about problems. Janell structures meetings so a person can name what hurts, test different ways of responding, and notice small changes over time.
Janell offers therapy in English and Spanish and aims to make therapy straightforward for people juggling work and family. Her practice pays attention to the ways past hurt and relationship patterns keep repeating. She helps clients untangle those patterns and identify new options for handling triggers and difficult emotions.
People often come to her with questions about forgiveness, reclaiming self-worth after a breakup, or living with the ongoing weight of shame. In sessions she breaks down those issues into manageable parts and helps clients practice different responses. The work is focused on skills for daily life, clearer thinking about personal values, and building small routines that support emotional regulation.
If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first session and discuss session details. Confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking so expectations match practice arrangements.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Janell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then practicing alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt. Another approach centers on building emotional regulation skills and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity after trauma and relationship hurt.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan based on what helps in real life. Clients and therapist set clear short-term goals and review progress together so changes feel concrete and usable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so clients can use breaks more efficiently. Licensed professionals, including Janell, can help people adapt exercises and homework to everyday routines so the work continues between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focuses include abandonment, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people name painful feelings, test different responses, and try practical steps between sessions. The work emphasizes learning skills for everyday situations rather than only discussing past events.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience working as a counselor in Texas with adults facing emotional and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; her practice is based in Texas.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing for your situation before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm current session formats before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.