- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose focus
About Janell
Janell Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting. Janell works with adults who feel stuck or unsure what comes next after change.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most now. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and helps people try different ways of responding when old approaches no longer work.
Janell draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life results. She also uses acceptance and commitment principles to clarify values and take small steps toward those priorities. Attachment-based ideas show up when exploring how early bonds shape present relationships.
People who struggle with parenting stress, separation or divorce, or feelings of isolation may find practical tools and communication strategies in sessions. Janell pays attention to issues like guilt, shame, control, and impulsivity and offers skills to manage intense emotions in the moment.
Her work also addresses multicultural concerns, men's issues, body image, and caregiver stress. If life purpose or meaning feels unclear, she helps unpack what matters and how to move toward it in manageable steps. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice internal thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, then take small, value-driven steps toward what matters. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-world behavior. CBT offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change habits that get in the way of daily functioning. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and how you respond to different strategies. Together you decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, or a mix fits best, and you adjust the plan as you go. Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to schedule. Phone sessions often require less bandwidth and can be a good option when video isnt convenient. Discuss practical needs up front so sessions work with your daily life rather than adding more strain.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, action-minded sessions that combine noticing thought patterns with practical experiments. Techniques draw from CBT and ACT to try new responses and clarify priorities.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional work experience in counseling and related practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana. Her practice is located in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your location within Louisiana.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system provided.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.