- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety
About Janel
Janel Dexter is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience, licensed in Texas and Michigan. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, and includes social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She helps people talk through overwhelming feelings and painful events in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on clear steps to manage anxiety, boost confidence, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Conversations are practical and paced to the client's comfort.
In therapy she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the client try specific approaches to change those patterns and build better habits. That might include learning new ways to respond to stress or practicing small changes in social situations.
Her decade of work includes support for people coping with abandonment, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and workplace issues. She also addresses midlife concerns, life purpose, and women’s issues. The work often blends attention to current stressors with processing past events.
Janel is licensed as an LPC in Texas and Michigan. Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted, and practical details about session formats should be confirmed before booking. To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Janel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving coping. One common approach focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety. This helps people test new beliefs and try small changes in social situations to reduce avoidance.Another technique centers on processing past stressful events in a paced way so they have less impact on present life. This approach helps reduce intense reactions and makes daily stressors easier to manage. Both methods are practical and task-focused, with steps the client can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janel will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and tasks based on how the client responds.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online offerings before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, avoid travel, and keep appointments during work breaks or while traveling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that better suits a client's schedule.
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?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and trying specific steps to change them and reduce symptoms in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas and Michigan, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on where the client selects.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.