Janis Edralin, LPC

Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and LGBT-related concerns. She draws on nearly two decades of counseling experience to help people find clarity and build on their strengths. Janis aims to make early steps feel manageable and practical so clients can start seeing small changes right away.

Her sessions are collaborative and focused on what matters most to each person. She blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based methods, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to match the moment and the need. In conversation she emphasizes clear goals, daily strategies, and practice between meetings.

Janis' background includes long experience as an LPC in Texas and work in chemical dependency support. She has served as a mentor for other counselors and taught as an adjunct professor and graduate student mentor. That combination keeps her work grounded in both clinical practice and teaching.

International collaboration and early service in the Peace Corps shaped her cross-cultural perspective. Training in music conservatories and competitive fencing informs a creative and disciplined approach to problem solving. Outside of work she hikes, bikes, fences, and reads poetry, interests she sometimes brings into therapy when helpful.

Reaching out is often the hardest step. Janis aims to make the process straightforward: identify a few clear goals, try practical skills during the week, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, committed actions toward a more meaningful life. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to choose behaviors that align with what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change the ways they connect with others. It can be helpful for communication problems, commitment concerns, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs and goals. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what feels most useful and practical for day-to-day life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit counseling into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments from different locations. Online sessions also let a therapist share exercises, worksheets, and between-session practices that support progress. Licensed professionals can use these tools to help clients practice skills, track goals, and stay connected to the work between meetings.