Vanessa Longoria-Carter, LPCC, LMFT

Texas · 13 years in practice

Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a licensed counselor who aims to help people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and work-related stress.

License and registration

LMFT, Texas: 201630 · expires August 2026
LPC, Texas: 65805 · expires August 2026
LPCC, Kentucky: 276228 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1629362314 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Vanessa

Vanessa Longoria-Carter is a licensed counselor who aims to help people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and work-related stress. She brings 13 years of professional experience and approaches each person with respect and compassion. Vanessa listens first, then builds a plan that fits each person's situation and goals.

She blends practical skills and paced therapeutic work. That can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions.

Background and approach

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which some people choose when processing traumatic memories. Vanessa works with people on a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, attention difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem or body image. She also supports those navigating identity issues, first responder stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.

Sessions focus on clear, doable steps. Clients can expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and personalized homework when helpful. She adapts the pace to each person’s needs and checks in about what is and isn’t working.

Vanessa holds LPCC and LMFT credentials and practices in Texas. She offers sessions in English using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs and scheduling is arranged afterward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Vanessa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Vanessa names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Vanessa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems because it teaches concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. DBT tools can help when feelings become intense or when relationships feel overwhelming.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her toolkit when clients choose to process painful memories. EMDR involves focused attention and guided processing aimed at reducing the hold of traumatic memories so daily life becomes easier to manage.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Vanessa will talk through options, consider your goals, and try methods that feel like the best fit. She adjusts as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face without travel, phone sessions can fit into a busy day, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or health demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Vanessa address?

She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, eating and body image issues, ADHD, addictions, and stress related to work or caregiving. Additional focus includes grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.

What is Vanessa's general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She combines talk, skill practice, and tailored homework to help people make steady progress.

How much experience does she have?

Vanessa has 13 years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, mood concerns, and professional coaching needs.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPCC and LMFT credentials and provides services while based in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Vanessa?

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