Dr. Carol Jannik, LPC

Dr. Carol Jannik is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 35 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to addictions and LGBT matters. She practices in Louisiana and draws on many years working in schools, hospitals, and private practice.

Her background includes roles in outpatient programs, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings, and several hospital departments such as obstetrics, pain management, emergency, and grief and loss. She has collaborated with psychiatrists on medication effectiveness and is familiar with a wide range of psychiatric medications. She also has experience with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions.

In private practice Dr. Jannik worked with children and adolescents in foster care, adoption and family adjustments, attention and learning concerns, and a broad range of adult mood and thought disorders. She describes her approach as individualized and practical, forming treatment plans based on each person’s needs and goals. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and narrative techniques.

Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and she holds the LPC credential in Louisiana. She is also a designated supervisor who mentors trainee counselors and supports their path toward licensure. She reports ongoing professional development to stay current with clinical practices.

Carol emphasizes honest referral when a client’s needs fall outside her scope. She combines direct clinical experience with a straightforward, respectful manner to help people talk through problems and set realistic goals.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals first. The therapist listens closely and helps people shape sessions around what matters most to them, whether that is coping with anxiety, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress by setting clear, practical steps and homework to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will discuss different methods, listen to your goals, and adjust plans as you go. Many people try a mix of strategies at first and change emphasis based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online work can include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to keep therapy consistent despite a busy life. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to see which ways of meeting are available. The focus is on fitting sessions into daily routines and using approaches that match each person's situation and goals.