Now offering in-person and virtual therapy for children, teens, and adults across Texas.
Beginning February 2026, I’ll begin seeing clients in person at my new Northwest Houston office, while continuing to serve clients virtually throughout Texas.
I help children learn to name and manage big feelings, teens navigate identity and confidence, and adults untangle anxiety, perfectionism, and faith-life balance.
Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your child or an adult ready to feel more grounded, this is a space to pause, process, and grow — at your own pace.
ABOUT ME
You have permission to pause.
Let's Get Real for a Minute
I’m Janika, a licensed therapist with a background in education and more than a decade of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate change, stress, and big emotions.
In my Northwest Houston office, and virtually across Texas, I work with clients who want more than quick fixes. Together, we build emotional awareness, healthier coping, and a sense of peace that lasts.
My specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and trauma, as well as Christian counseling for clients who want to integrate faith into their healing process.
SERVICES
SOME THINGS
ARE IMPORTANT
I help children, teens, and adults build emotional awareness, confidence, and connection—both in person in Northwest Houston and virtually across Texas.
Whether you’re a child learning to manage big feelings, a teen figuring out who you are, or an adult carrying too much for too long, this is a space to slow down and heal. You don’t have to prove anything here. You just get to be human.
Therapy for Real People Doing Real Life
- In-person therapy in Northwest Houston for children (5+), teens, and adults
- Virtual therapy across Texas for adults
- EMDR for trauma and unresolved stress
- Support for anxiety, OCD, and panic symptoms
- Depression and burnout recovery
- Help for perfectionism, overthinking, and emotional avoidance
- Confidence and identity work for teens and adults
- Christian counseling for those who want to integrate faith into their healing
What I Offer:
FAQ
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! I’m in network with Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, and (anticipated January 2026) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
If you prefer to pay privately, self-pay sessions are $175 for 55 minutes. Many clients choose this option for greater flexibility and privacy.
If you have out-of-network benefits with another insurance provider, I can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement upon request.
Who Is This For?
Poplar Belief Therapy supports children 5+, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and life transitions.
Whether you’re seeking faith-based counseling or simply a grounded, compassionate space to be heard, therapy here is about helping you feel more connected to yourself, your people, and your purpose.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. I offer virtual therapy anywhere in Texas and in-person sessions in Northwest Houston beginning February 2026.
Virtual therapy offers flexibility and comfort from your own space, while in-person sessions allow for deeper connection when face-to-face support feels right. Either way, the goal is the same: to slow down, reflect, and grow at your own pace.
How often should I come to therapy?
That depends on you. I take a client centered approach, which means we’ll work together to find a rhythm that fits your life and your goals.
That said, I typically recommend starting with weekly sessions. Consistency in the beginning helps build connection, safety, and momentum. Over time, we can adjust based on your needs, your schedule, and how the work is unfolding.
What can I expect in the first session?
Our first session is low pressure and focused on connection. This is your time to start telling your story in a way that feels natural and safe. I’ll ask some questions to get a sense of your history and what’s bringing you in, but there’s no script and no rush. If you’re ready to dive right in, we can do that. If you need to ease in slowly, we’ll do that too. As a client centered therapist, I’ll guide the session based on what I pick up from you. That includes your energy, your comfort level, and your readiness. This is your space, and we’ll move at your pace.
I offer individual therapy for children, teens, and adults both in person at my Northwest Houston office and virtually for clients anywhere in Texas.
My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, relational style that helps you feel seen and supported. Depending on your goals, we may use:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to understand how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions
- EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories that feel “stuck”
- Play and expressive interventions to help children process emotions and build regulation skills
- Faith-based or Christian counseling for clients who want to integrate their beliefs into the healing process
- Mindfulness and self-compassion practices to reduce stress and increase emotional balance
I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, OCD, depression, perfectionism, burnout, and trauma, as well as mood regulation related to bipolar spectrum or emotional intensity.
Therapy at Poplar Belief Therapy is a collaborative process. Whether you’re helping your child navigate big feelings or learning to extend grace to yourself, we’ll work together to build awareness, resilience, and lasting peace.
You can learn more about the services I offer here.
For help with the reimbursement process, click here for step-by-step guidance.
To review your rights as a self-pay client, view the Good Faith Estimate