- 35 years experience
- Louisiana LPC
- Focus on anxiety
About Carol
Dr. Carol Jannik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She describes herself as an older therapist who prefers to keep the focus on the person seeking help.
She has worked in many settings over her career. Those include schools, counseling agencies, hospitals, pain management, obstetrics, grief and loss, emergency departments, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs. She also maintained a private practice for more than 20 years and worked with individuals in outpatient care.
Her work has included collaboration with psychiatrists to report on medication effects. She does not prescribe medication. She is familiar with many medications and with co-occurring medical and mental health issues. In private practice she worked with children and adolescents in foster care, adoption and family adjustment concerns, attention and learning issues, and mood and thought disorders.
Dr. Jannik holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has completed certifications relevant to trauma counseling and telehealth work. She is licensed by the Louisiana LPC board and is designated to supervise counselor trainees. She emphasizes tailoring treatment plans to each individual and will refer out when a different approach is needed.
Clinically she most often uses cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered ideas, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. She also notes an openness to clients' faith when it matters to their goals. Many people come to her for help with panic disorder and panic attacks as part of broader anxiety care.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and building a supportive relationship. It involves active listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can explore what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides tools for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods over time. That means starting with what feels most useful and adapting when needed rather than committing to a single method up front.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time to appointments. Licensed professionals can teach CBT and DBT skills, practice mindfulness exercises, and use narrative techniques effectively in remote sessions, helping people address anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress while working around daily life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, and related areas such as chronic illness, pain, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Dr. Jannik blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, narrative strategies, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to address symptoms and coping skills.
What is her professional background and length of experience?
She has 35 years of experience across schools, agencies, hospitals, outpatient programs, and private practice, including work with pain management, grief, emergency care, and partial hospitalization settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana by the Louisiana LPC board.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.