Dr. Janet Dougherty

I have a PhD in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce, a master’s degree in Counseling (MS) from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a bachelor’s degree in Education (BSIS) from the University of North Texas I am licensed as a Professional Counselor by the Texas Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). In addition, I am a Texas Certified School Counselor. My approach to facilitating change, wellness, and personal growth is using humanistic approaches to therapy.

In a caring and nonjudgement environment I help build a counseling relationship to facilitate change and allow individuals the opportunity to express feelings, resolve conflicts, develop self-esteem, and make decisions. I utilize a humanistic approach along with combining other techniques as part of my counseling process.

From time to time I may also encourage “homework” assignments to help you become more aware of behaviors or to practice and master new skills or behaviors, but whether you choose to utilize these assignments is strictly up to you. My driving theory is Adlerian theory which states that the client knows best what he/she is ready to do. I believe the client comes to therapy with the desire for change and the skills necessary for personal growth, even if they are currently not accessible.