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LPCC, LMFT

Vanessa Longoria-Carter, LPCC, LMFT

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Eating
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Vanessa

Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a licensed therapist in Texas who supports people navigating trauma, mood struggles, eating concerns, ADHD, and workplace coaching needs. With 13 years of clinical experience, she aims to meet each person where they are and build a treatment plan that reflects individual goals and circumstances.

Background and approach

Vanessa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as the foundation for therapeutic work, helping clients take practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Her practice integrates evidence-based methods tailored to the client rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method, and hypnotherapy when appropriate to address symptoms, improve coping skills, and support life transitions. Vanessa frames the therapy process as collaborative, offering guidance while adapting techniques to fit each client’s needs and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Vanessa integrates several proven methods into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) provides a structured way to process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms through guided protocols and bilateral stimulation techniques.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, then adapt techniques and pace to fit what feels most helpful. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on progress and changing needs to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These formats provide flexibility for different communication styles and practical needs, allowing therapists and clients to focus on meaningful progress from wherever each person is located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, and stress among many others listed in the profile.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The clinician uses a collaborative, tailored approach that blends evidence-based methods to match each client's needs and goals while emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and clinical presentations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Licenses include KY LPCC 276228 and TX LMFT 201630, and she practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can work with the therapist via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseEating disordersDepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas, Kentucky

Languages

English

About

Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Texas, with 13 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.