- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Trauma and grief
About Janis
Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and other life changes. Janis focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life more manageable.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works side-by-side with clients to identify strengths and set small, doable goals. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, learning new coping skills, and building routines that feel sustainable.
Janis uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and build consistent action.
Her background includes many roles in counseling and education in Texas. She has served as an LPC mentor and adjunct instructor, and she has international experience from Peace Corps service. These varied experiences shape a multicultural and creative outlook.
Outside of therapy, Janis enjoys hiking, biking, fencing, and reading poetry. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process and aims to help people find more clarity, motivation, and meaning in everyday life.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works side-by-side with clients to identify strengths and set small, doable goals. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, learning new coping skills, and building routines that feel sustainable.
Janis uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and build consistent action.
Her background includes many roles in counseling and education in Texas. She has served as an LPC mentor and adjunct instructor, and she has international experience from Peace Corps service. These varied experiences shape a multicultural and creative outlook.
Outside of therapy, Janis enjoys hiking, biking, fencing, and reading poetry. She frames therapy as a step-by-step process and aims to help people find more clarity, motivation, and meaning in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for grief, addiction recovery, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections affect current relationships and emotional responses, helping with attachment issues and patterns like avoidance or fear of abandonment.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions typically adapt over time as goals shift and progress is observed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile did not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quieter location. It also supports continuing care when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Janis uses her therapeutic methods to help clients make steady, practical changes that fit their everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janis address?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and LGBT issues, plus related areas like attachment concerns and chronic illness stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Janis uses a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes identifying strengths, setting small goals, and learning skills to manage daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience as a licensed counselor and has worked in mentoring and teaching roles in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.