Areas of Specialty
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Stress
Serious Emotional Disturbances
Adolescents
Women's Issues
Coping with Chronic Pain
Substance Abuse
History of Family Violence
History of Childhood Trauma
Sexual Assault
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims
Illegal/Problematic Sexual Behavior in Adolescents
Domestic Violence
Teen Dating Violence
Community Violence
Insurance Plans Accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna/Evernorth
Optum/UHC
*Superior HealthPlan/Ambetter
*Please note, select Ambetter plans are out of network and we are unable to verify until a claim has been processed.
Please note, Janelle Linares provides telehealth services only.
joined Wright Wellness in 2021
Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to be a part of it and to offer a place for you to feel fully seen, fully heard, and fully believed.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have worked with individuals from a wide range of age groups, cultures, and backgrounds providing trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy interventions since 2014. Throughout my career I have served clients in a variety of settings, including prison, criminal/judicial courts, hospitals, community agencies, and emergency shelters. I have worked in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Connecticut and currently Texas, where I provide clients with support to cope with difficult life events.
I welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds struggling with victimization, trauma, career stress, life transitions, and serious mental illnesses. I also accept adolescents ages 12 and older struggling with serious emotional disturbances. I have special expertise in PTSD and other difficulties that can emerge following trauma and other stressful life events.
I hold certifications in Aggression Replacement Training (ART), and Trafficking Prevention. I am professionally trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), in Problem Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), and in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
Using a holistic and strengths-based approach, I will support you in becoming more attuned to your thoughts, improving your tolerance level for feelings of discomfort, challenging unhelpful cognitions, and processing traumatic events. I strive to create a safe space where you can express yourself without judgment, explore difficult topics, and make changes to live a more fulfilling life.