- Addiction recovery support
- Trauma and grief help
- Relationship focus
About Janis
Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of experience helping people through addiction, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She supports people feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward, or coping with life changes. Janis focuses on practical steps that help clients find clarity and build on their own strengths.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions are aimed at identifying what matters to the person, setting achievable goals, and practicing new skills between meetings. Janis uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed conversations to shape the work together.
Janis brings a wide professional background to therapy, including roles as a mentor, adjunct professor, and counselor educator. She has experience in community and international settings, and those experiences inform a flexible, multicultural outlook. The LPC credential indicates licensure to practice counseling in Texas.
Clients can expect a focus on coping strategies for chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic pain alongside more typical topics like self-esteem, motivation, and substance-use recovery. She also addresses issues connected to aging, cancer, body image, and blended family concerns when relevant.
She has worked in leadership and international collaboration, and her personal interests include hiking, biking, fencing, and literature. Those interests shape a practical, disciplined approach to therapy that aims to help people move toward a life with more meaning and manageable steps.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions are aimed at identifying what matters to the person, setting achievable goals, and practicing new skills between meetings. Janis uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed conversations to shape the work together.
Janis brings a wide professional background to therapy, including roles as a mentor, adjunct professor, and counselor educator. She has experience in community and international settings, and those experiences inform a flexible, multicultural outlook. The LPC credential indicates licensure to practice counseling in Texas.
Clients can expect a focus on coping strategies for chronic health concerns, caregiver stress, and chronic pain alongside more typical topics like self-esteem, motivation, and substance-use recovery. She also addresses issues connected to aging, cancer, body image, and blended family concerns when relevant.
She has worked in leadership and international collaboration, and her personal interests include hiking, biking, fencing, and literature. Those interests shape a practical, disciplined approach to therapy that aims to help people move toward a life with more meaning and manageable steps.
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
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with chronic health challenges, addiction recovery, and motivation difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with illness. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on relationships and patterns that formed early in life, helping people understand how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may combine elements from more than one approach so the plan matches what the client hopes to change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people dealing with chronic pain, caregiving responsibilities, or those who live outside the therapist's immediate area. Licensed professionals generally adapt tools and homework so the work continues between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Janis address in therapy?
She helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, and LGBT‑related concerns, plus related topics like chronic pain, caregiver stress, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical; she helps people set goals, identify strengths, and practice skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 19 years of clinical work and roles mentoring graduate students and teaching as an adjunct professor, along with international service experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are used for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Janis?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.