Elizabeth Janca , LPC, LPCC

Elizabeth Janca discovered a calling for counseling early in life after positive personal experiences with play therapy. That formative sense of being heard and supported inspired a career dedicated to offering others a safe, reflective space for growth. Born and raised south of Houston, Texas, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University and completed a Master of Counseling and Development at Texas Woman's University north of Dallas.

Over nine years, she has worked directly with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of settings. Her background includes applied behavior analysis work with children aged 2 to 12, play therapy for ages 4 to 10, activity-based therapy with adolescents, individual talk therapy for teens and adults, and group therapy for both adolescents and adults. In addition, she has three years of experience in middle school education serving as an academic counselor and administrator, which informs her understanding of school-related challenges.

She offers client-centered counseling that prioritizes the client as the driver of the session, creating a nonjudgmental environment that encourages reflection. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and offers therapy to support children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life and school transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth Janca uses client-centered therapy to place the client at the heart of each session, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where individuals guide the pace and focus of their work. This approach is well suited for clients seeking a reflective, empathetic environment to explore personal concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors while building practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. When needed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are incorporated to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with clients to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional options such as live chat or text-based messaging provide ongoing support between scheduled meetings. These formats make it easier for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or distance constraints to access licensed professionals and continue steady therapeutic progress.