Dr. Carol Jannik, LPC

Dr. Carol Jannik is an LPC with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to health and aging. Her background includes hospital, school, agency, and long-standing private practice roles.

She has counseled in many hospital departments including obstetrics, pain management, grief and loss, emergency, inpatient and outpatient programs. That work exposed her to chronic illness, co-occurring medical and mental health concerns, and the practical challenges those bring to daily life. She consults with psychiatrists and follows medication plans when those are part of care.

In private practice she has supported children and adolescents in foster care, families working through adoption and adjustment, and people managing mood disorders, psychosis, and learning differences such as ADD and ADHD. She also has experience with first responder and veteran issues, panic and paranoia, and loneliness.

Her main therapeutic tools include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and narrative approaches. She describes therapy as a tailored process and builds treatment plans based on each person’s needs.

Dr. Jannik holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is licensed by the Louisiana LPC board. She serves as a supervisor to counselor trainees and has completed additional certifications related to trauma and telehealth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities, with the therapist listening closely and helping the person guide the pace and goals of work. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful space to talk through their concerns and make their own decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to reduce crises and improve coping. It can be useful when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts are getting in the way of daily life.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. That shared decision-making is part of how she tailors treatment.

The biography references telehealth experience, but current session formats should be confirmed before scheduling. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist during intake about which approaches and formats will fit into daily routines and goals.