Vanessa Longoria-Carter , LPCC, LMFT

Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a licensed therapist practicing in Texas with 13 years of professional experience. She holds LPCC and LMFT credentials - LPCC meaning Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LMFT meaning Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and brings those training backgrounds to work with individuals facing trauma and abuse, eating disorders, depression, and executive and professional coaching needs.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match the unique circumstances and goals of the individual. Vanessa emphasizes practical, collaborative work that balances emotional processing with skill building, and she supports clients through the often-challenging step of seeking a more fulfilling, happier life. Her practice centers on tailoring interventions to fit each client, offering steady guidance while honoring personal strengths and values.

Online therapeutic approaches and care

Vanessa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online sessions to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some eating-related concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. In addition, Vanessa applies Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to address traumatic memories and their lingering emotional impact, working gradually to reduce distress and increase adaptive processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Vanessa collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Treatment plans are adapted over time, allowing the therapist and client to adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Vanessa can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel constraints, or differing comfort levels with communication styles. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.