Janet Thomas
I am both a licensed professional counselor and a behavior analyst, bringing together the insight of counseling with the practical science of applied behavior analysis. Counseling helps us gain new perspectives, build self-awareness, and grow as individuals. Behavior science helps us understand how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors develop into patterns, and how we can change patterns that no longer serve us. By combining these approaches, I help individuals make meaningful, practical changes that can last. I work with individuals across the lifespan, focusing on coping skills, self-esteem, trauma-related concerns, emotional regulation, healthy self-care, and greater independence. My approach emphasizes understanding why patterns develop, what keeps them going, and how to create healthier ones.
I believe that every person has the power to shape their own life, and I am dedicated to helping my clients find their own paths to healing and happiness.
First session
Our first session is really about getting to know each other. We'll talk about what's going on in your life, what concerns you have, and what you'd like to see change. I'll ask questions, listen, and help you begin making sense of things. Together, we'll identify your goals and develop a plan that fits your individual needs. There's no pressure to figure everything out in one session. It's simply a chance for us to get comfortable, explore what's important to you, and decide where to begin.
Strengths
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore difficult emotions and experiences. I offer a nonjudgemental and open-minded space that allows you to feel heard and understood. My strengths are responsiveness and good communication. I am very empathetic. Together, we will work to develop insight, identify obstacles, and create goals that support your desired change. I also have extensive experience in the special needs community.
Ideal clients
I work with children, teens, and adults, helping with challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and everyday coping difficulties. My background in counseling and behavior science allows me to help people better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns while developing practical skills to make meaningful changes. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and respected. I provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. My experience includes working with autistic individuals, people with Down syndrome, individuals with physical disabilities, and those with complex medical or support needs. I appreciate that we all experience the world differently, and I believe counseling should reflect those differences. My approach is flexible, collaborative, and centered on each person's individual strengths, needs, and goals. All abilities. All identities. All are welcome.
Treatment methods
Family Therapy
As both a licensed professional counselor and a behavior analyst, I bring together counseling and behavior science to help families better understand themselves and one another. I believe that understanding why we think, feel, and respond the way we do is an important part of making positive changes. Together, we can explore patterns of communication, emotional responses, and family interactions, understand what keeps those patterns going, and find healthier ways forward. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II (CCTP-II), with training in complex trauma and how our experiences shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to build coping skills, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness to help clients become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and reactions. It's about learning to notice what's happening in the moment without judging ourselves. Mindfulness doesn't have to mean meditation. Sometimes it's simply recognizing a familiar thought pattern, noticing how our body responds, or taking a moment before reacting. I help clients use these everyday skills to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and make healthier choices.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a healthier relationship with their thoughts and feelings. Rather than struggling to control or avoid uncomfortable emotions, we work on understanding and accepting them while learning new ways to respond. ACT also helps us explore what truly matters in life and how to make choices that reflect our personal values. My goal is to help clients become more flexible in their thinking, build coping skills, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- TexasLicense 67008