Dr. Carol Jannik , LPC

Dr. Carol Jannik is a licensed professional counselor with 35 years of clinical experience who brings a broad background in both community and clinical settings to her work. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology - a doctoral degree that reflects advanced training in assessment, therapy, and research - and is credentialed as an LPC, which indicates licensure to practice counseling in Louisiana. Over the course of her career she has worked in schools, community counseling agencies, mental health organizations, hospital departments and maintained a private practice for more than 20 years.

Her hospital work included counseling in obstetrics, pain management, grief and loss, emergency care, inpatient units and outpatient programs such as partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. She frequently collaborates with psychiatrists regarding medication decisions and outcomes; she does not prescribe medication but remains familiar with both newer and older psychotropic medications. Dr. Jannik is experienced with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions and dual diagnoses.

Her practice has included work with children and adolescents in foster care, adoption and family adjustment issues, ADD/ADHD, and educational concerns, as well as with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychosis. She is a certified trauma counselor and a certified telehealth professional, and she serves as a designated supervisor training counselor trainees toward licensure. Dr. Jannik describes her approach as individualized - most often using cognitive behavioral methods alongside didactic and rational-emotive techniques - and she welcomes collaboration, referrals, and the opportunity to connect with people seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Dr. Carol Jannik commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her clinical work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the person’s own goals guide the process; it is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, panic and related symptoms.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate, teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness for people facing intense emotions or relationship challenges. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process - Dr. Jannik works with each person to identify priorities, test what helps, and adapt methods over time based on needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Dr. Jannik is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations. The goal is practical, effective care delivered in a way that fits the client’s life.