- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Life purpose focus
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 facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and concerns about anger and motivation. She also supports people dealing with life-purpose questions, midlife transitions, workplace issues, and relationship losses such as divorce and abandonment.
Janel focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions are a place to talk through current problems, sort priorities, and test small changes that feel doable. She aims to help people notice what gets in the way of choices and then practice different ways of responding to those obstacles.
Her work covers common emotional patterns like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and social anxiety. She also addresses post-traumatic stress and recovery from abuse in straightforward terms. Janel helps clients consider values and next steps when work, relationships, or health changes leave them unsure what matters next.
Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about problems and possible ways forward. Janel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to suggest skills people can use between meetings. She asks practical questions and prioritizes what would make life feel less overwhelming now.
She provides services in English and accepts international clients. Because session formats are not listed here, prospective clients should confirm current online and in-person options before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on specific skills and practical changes. Cognitive approaches work by helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, more realistic ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Trauma-informed strategies focus on safety, pacing, and building skills to manage stress responses, which is useful for post-traumatic stress and recovery from abuse.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That means checking what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and reviewing progress together rather than assuming one method will fit every situation.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. Some formats make it easier to meet without video, which can help when bandwidth or camera time is difficult. Discussing scheduling and format choices in the first meeting helps align sessions with everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and workplace problems.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Janel uses direct conversation and practical questions to help people clarify what matters and test small changes that can reduce overwhelm.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and private practice contexts.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Michigan and lists Texas as her location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or scheduling details during intake.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
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, use the crisis numbers.