Janelle Whitener, LMFT, LCDC III, TX

About Janelle Whitener

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Men's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Janelle Whitener

Janelle Whitener helps adults across Texas navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional balance through compassionate, individualized therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides care for adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive space to process experiences and build practical coping strategies. Serving clients throughout Texas, she focuses on helping individuals improve relationships, manage stress, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her therapeutic work centers on guiding clients through identity exploration, life adjustments, and relationship challenges. Janelle Whitener is especially passionate about supporting individuals working through substance use concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major transitions such as divorce or career stress. She helps clients better understand their patterns, strengthen self-worth, and move toward more authentic and fulfilling lives. Janelle Whitener utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while incorporating additional modalities to meet each client's unique needs. She provides affirming, inclusive care and has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as military veterans, while offering additional support across a broad range of mental health concerns. She is known for creating a judgment-free, welcoming environment where clients feel safe to explore difficult emotions and experiences. Outside of her clinical work, Janelle Whitener enjoys crocheting, reading, fostering dogs and cats, exploring San Antonio and surrounding areas, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family, all of which reflect her warmth and creativity. Janelle Whitener provides mental health therapy services across Texas, helping adults access high-quality care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Gambling Addiction

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Texas

NPI number

1881439685

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Janelle Whitener work with?

Janelle Whitener works with Lifestance - Texas.

What are common reasons for patients to see Janelle Whitener?

Janelle Whitener frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Janelle Whitener on their profile.